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How far is Wales, AK, from Peace River?

The distance between Peace River (Peace River Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Peace River (YPE) to Wales (WAA) is 2415 miles / 3887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 30 minutes.

Peace River Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Peace River to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1767.598 miles
  • 2844.673 kilometers
  • 1536.001 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
  • 1761.510 miles
  • 2834.876 kilometers
  • 1530.711 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 Peace River to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Peace River Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Peace River Airport (YPE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Peace River to Wales generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Peace River to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Peace River Airport (YPE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″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