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How far is Wales, AK, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3503 miles / 5638 kilometers / 3044 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Wales (WAA) is 4772 miles / 7680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 13 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Ottawa to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3503.126 miles
  • 5637.735 kilometers
  • 3044.134 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
  • 3492.709 miles
  • 5620.970 kilometers
  • 3035.081 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 Ottawa to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Wales generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 871 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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