How far is Wales, AK, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2027 miles / 3262 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Wales (WAA) is 2945 miles / 4740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 28 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Kelowna to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2026.858 miles
- 3261.911 kilometers
- 1761.291 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- 2020.916 miles
- 3252.350 kilometers
- 1756.128 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 Kelowna to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Wales?
The time difference between Kelowna and Wales is 1 hour. Wales is 1 hour behind Kelowna.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Wales generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |