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How far is Nanaimo from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 3070 miles / 4941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 10 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Nanaimo Airport

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1950
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3138
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1694
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Distance from Wales to Nanaimo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Nanaimo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.575 miles
  • 3137.537 kilometers
  • 1694.135 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1944.167 miles
  • 3128.833 kilometers
  • 1689.435 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Wales to Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Nanaimo Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Wales to Nanaimo generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W
Destination Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W