How far is Prince Rupert from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 47 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Prince Rupert Airport
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Distance from Wales to Prince Rupert
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Prince Rupert. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.280 miles
- 2399.983 kilometers
- 1295.887 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- 1486.599 miles
- 2392.449 kilometers
- 1291.819 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 Prince Rupert?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Prince Rupert Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Prince Rupert?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)
On average, flying from Wales to Prince Rupert generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Prince Rupert
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Prince Rupert Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Prince Rupert |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPR |
| ICAO Code: | CYPR |
| Coordinates: | 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W |