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How far is Wales, AK, from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2187 miles / 3520 kilometers / 1901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arviat (YEK) to Wales (WAA) is 3713 miles / 5976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 15 minutes.

Arviat Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2187
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3520
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1901
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Distance from Arviat to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2187.389 miles
  • 3520.261 kilometers
  • 1900.789 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
  • 2179.167 miles
  • 3507.029 kilometers
  • 1893.644 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 Arviat to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Arviat to Wales generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arviat to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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