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How far is Gillam from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers / 2082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Gillam (YGX) is 3703 miles / 5959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 43 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Wales to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2395.365 miles
  • 3854.967 kilometers
  • 2081.516 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
  • 2386.869 miles
  • 3841.293 kilometers
  • 2074.133 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Gillam Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Wales to Gillam generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W