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How far is Wales, AK, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2935 miles / 4723 kilometers / 2550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Wales (WAA) is 4134 miles / 6653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 11 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Nakina to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2934.998 miles
  • 4723.422 kilometers
  • 2550.444 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
  • 2925.530 miles
  • 4708.185 kilometers
  • 2542.216 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 Nakina to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Nakina to Wales generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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