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How far is Nakina from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 2935 miles / 4723 kilometers / 2550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Nakina (YQN) is 4138 miles / 6659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 18 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Nakina Airport

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2935
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4723
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2550
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Distance from Wales to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2934.998 miles
  • 4723.422 kilometers
  • 2550.444 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
  • 2925.530 miles
  • 4708.185 kilometers
  • 2542.216 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Nakina Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Wales to Nakina generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 720 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W