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How far is Wales, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2985 miles / 4804 kilometers / 2594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Wales (WAA) is 5018 miles / 8075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 195 hours 9 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Wemindji to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2984.839 miles
  • 4803.632 kilometers
  • 2593.754 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
  • 2974.658 miles
  • 4787.248 kilometers
  • 2584.907 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 Wemindji to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Wales generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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