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How far is Fort McMurray from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers / 1673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 4 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1925
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Distance from Wales to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1925.029 miles
  • 3098.033 kilometers
  • 1672.804 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
  • 1918.277 miles
  • 3087.167 kilometers
  • 1666.937 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 McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Fort McMurray International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Wales to Fort McMurray generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 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 McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W