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How far is Wales, AK, from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2765 miles / 4450 kilometers / 2403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Wales (WAA) is 5389 miles / 8673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 216 hours 17 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2764.880 miles
  • 4449.643 kilometers
  • 2402.615 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
  • 2754.474 miles
  • 4432.896 kilometers
  • 2393.572 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 Quaqtaq to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Wales generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 675 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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