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How far is Wales, AK, from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3184 miles / 5124 kilometers / 2767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Wales (WAA) is 6542 miles / 10528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 250 hours 54 minutes.

Nain Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Nain to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3184.121 miles
  • 5124.346 kilometers
  • 2766.925 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
  • 3172.667 miles
  • 5105.912 kilometers
  • 2756.972 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 Nain to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Nain to Wales generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 786 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nain to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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