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How far is Wales, AK, from Kugaaruk?

The distance between Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

Kugaaruk Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kugaaruk to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1981.006 miles
  • 3188.120 kilometers
  • 1721.447 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
  • 1973.193 miles
  • 3175.546 kilometers
  • 1714.658 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 Kugaaruk to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kugaaruk Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kugaaruk to Wales generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kugaaruk to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″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