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How far is Wales, AK, from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Island Lake to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2523.352 miles
  • 4060.941 kilometers
  • 2192.733 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
  • 2514.744 miles
  • 4047.088 kilometers
  • 2185.253 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 Island Lake to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Wales generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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