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How far is Wales, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers / 2082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Wales (WAA) is 3700 miles / 5955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 40 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Gillam to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2395.365 miles
  • 3854.967 kilometers
  • 2081.516 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
  • 2386.869 miles
  • 3841.293 kilometers
  • 2074.133 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 Gillam to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Gillam to Wales generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′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