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How far is Wales, AK, from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2811 miles / 4524 kilometers / 2443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Wales (WAA) is 5389 miles / 8673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 216 hours 17 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kangirsuk to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2811.282 miles
  • 4524.320 kilometers
  • 2442.937 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
  • 2800.800 miles
  • 4507.450 kilometers
  • 2433.828 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 Kangirsuk to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Wales generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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