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How far is Island Lake from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Wales to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2523.352 miles
  • 4060.941 kilometers
  • 2192.733 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
  • 2514.744 miles
  • 4047.088 kilometers
  • 2185.253 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Island Lake Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Wales to Island Lake generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W