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How far is Wales, AK, from Gjoa Haven?

The distance between Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1846 miles / 2970 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

Gjoa Haven Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Gjoa Haven to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1845.581 miles
  • 2970.174 kilometers
  • 1603.766 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
  • 1838.302 miles
  • 2958.460 kilometers
  • 1597.440 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 Gjoa Haven to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Gjoa Haven Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Gjoa Haven to Wales generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gjoa Haven to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″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