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How far is Wales, AK, from Baker Lake?

The distance between Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2000 miles / 3219 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baker Lake (YBK) to Wales (WAA) is 2888 miles / 4647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 36 minutes.

Baker Lake Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Baker Lake to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.153 miles
  • 3218.934 kilometers
  • 1738.086 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
  • 1992.430 miles
  • 3206.505 kilometers
  • 1731.374 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 Baker Lake to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Baker Lake Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Baker Lake to Wales generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baker Lake to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Baker Lake Airport
City: Baker Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBK
ICAO Code: CYBK
Coordinates: 64°17′56″N, 96°4′40″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