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How far is Vancouver from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Vancouver (YVR) is 3015 miles / 4852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 55 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1960.925 miles
  • 3155.802 kilometers
  • 1703.997 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
  • 1955.434 miles
  • 3146.966 kilometers
  • 1699.226 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Wales to Vancouver generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W