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How far is Wales, AK, from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1415 miles / 2277 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Wales (WAA) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 55 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.634 miles
  • 2276.633 kilometers
  • 1229.283 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
  • 1409.075 miles
  • 2267.687 kilometers
  • 1224.453 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 Kugluktuk to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Wales generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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