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How far is Peace River from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Peace River (Peace River Airport) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Peace River (YPE) is 2415 miles / 3887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 29 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Peace River Airport

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1768
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Distance from Wales to Peace River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1767.598 miles
  • 2844.673 kilometers
  • 1536.001 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
  • 1761.510 miles
  • 2834.876 kilometers
  • 1530.711 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 Peace River?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Peace River Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Peace River Airport (YPE)

On average, flying from Wales to Peace River generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Peace River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Peace River Airport (YPE).

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 Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″W