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How far is Wales, AK, from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Wales (WAA) is 6544 miles / 10531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 251 hours 2 minutes.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2969.859 miles
  • 4779.525 kilometers
  • 2580.737 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
  • 2958.926 miles
  • 4761.930 kilometers
  • 2571.236 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Wales generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″W
Destination 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