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How far is Zhigansk from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Zhigansk (Zhigansk Airport) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Zhigansk Airport

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Distance from Wales to Zhigansk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1822.802 miles
  • 2933.515 kilometers
  • 1583.971 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
  • 1815.661 miles
  • 2922.023 kilometers
  • 1577.766 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 Zhigansk?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Zhigansk Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Zhigansk Airport (ZIX)

On average, flying from Wales to Zhigansk generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Zhigansk

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

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 Zhigansk Airport
City: Zhigansk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ZIX
ICAO Code: UEVV
Coordinates: 66°47′47″N, 123°21′39″E