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How far is Alma from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 3420 miles / 5504 kilometers / 2972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Alma (YTF) is 4996 miles / 8041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 194 hours 52 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Alma Airport

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Distance from Wales to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3420.077 miles
  • 5504.081 kilometers
  • 2971.966 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
  • 3409.195 miles
  • 5486.567 kilometers
  • 2962.509 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Alma Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Wales to Alma generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 849 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W