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How far is Wales, AK, from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2887 miles / 4647 kilometers / 2509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Wales (WAA) is 5032 miles / 8098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 194 hours 46 minutes.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2887.254 miles
  • 4646.585 kilometers
  • 2508.955 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
  • 2877.074 miles
  • 4630.201 kilometers
  • 2500.109 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 Kuujjuarapik to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Wales generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuujjuarapik to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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