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How far is Texada from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Texada (Texada/Gillies Bay Airport) is 1897 miles / 3052 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Texada (YGB) is 3134 miles / 5043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 28 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Texada/Gillies Bay Airport

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1897
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3052
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1648
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Distance from Wales to Texada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1896.615 miles
  • 3052.306 kilometers
  • 1648.113 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
  • 1891.264 miles
  • 3043.695 kilometers
  • 1643.464 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 Texada?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Texada/Gillies Bay Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB)

On average, flying from Wales to Texada generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Texada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB).

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 Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
City: Texada
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGB
ICAO Code: CYGB
Coordinates: 49°41′39″N, 124°31′4″W