How far is Fort Nelson from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1505 miles / 2422 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 4 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Wales to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1504.895 miles
- 2421.893 kilometers
- 1307.718 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- 1499.495 miles
- 2413.204 kilometers
- 1303.026 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Wales and Fort Nelson is 1 hour. Fort Nelson is 1 hour ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Wales to Fort Nelson generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |