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How far is Dawson Creek from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 2300 miles / 3702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 136 hours 49 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Dawson Creek Airport

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1712
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2755
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1488
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Distance from Wales to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.928 miles
  • 2755.081 kilometers
  • 1487.625 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
  • 1706.127 miles
  • 2745.745 kilometers
  • 1482.584 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Dawson Creek Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Wales to Dawson Creek generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W