How far is Gander from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3788 miles / 6097 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Gander (YQX) is 6764 miles / 10885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 235 hours 38 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Gander International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Gander
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Gander. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3788.400 miles
- 6096.839 kilometers
- 3292.030 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- 3776.113 miles
- 6077.064 kilometers
- 3281.352 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 Gander?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Gander International Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Gander?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gander International Airport (YQX)
On average, flying from Wales to Gander generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 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 Gander
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gander International Airport (YQX).
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 | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |