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How far is Fort Hope from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Fort Hope (Fort Hope Airport) is 2827 miles / 4550 kilometers / 2457 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Fort Hope (YFH) is 4248 miles / 6836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 6 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Fort Hope Airport

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2827
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4550
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2457
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Distance from Wales to Fort Hope

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2827.238 miles
  • 4549.998 kilometers
  • 2456.802 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
  • 2817.898 miles
  • 4534.968 kilometers
  • 2448.687 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 Fort Hope?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Fort Hope Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH)

On average, flying from Wales to Fort Hope generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 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 Fort Hope

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH).

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 Fort Hope Airport
City: Fort Hope
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFH
ICAO Code: CYFH
Coordinates: 51°33′42″N, 87°54′28″W