How far is Wales, AK, from Prince Rupert?
The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Wales (WAA) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 47 minutes.
Prince Rupert Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Prince Rupert to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Prince Rupert to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.280 miles
- 2399.983 kilometers
- 1295.887 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- 1486.599 miles
- 2392.449 kilometers
- 1291.819 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 Prince Rupert to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Prince Rupert and Wales?
The time difference between Prince Rupert and Wales is 1 hour. Wales is 1 hour behind Prince Rupert.
Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Wales generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Prince Rupert Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Prince Rupert |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPR |
| ICAO Code: | CYPR |
| Coordinates: | 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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 |