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How far is Wales, AK, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Wales (WAA) is 3070 miles / 4941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 10 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Nanaimo to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.575 miles
  • 3137.537 kilometers
  • 1694.135 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
  • 1944.167 miles
  • 3128.833 kilometers
  • 1689.435 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 Nanaimo to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Wales generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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