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How far is Wales, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2964 miles / 4769 kilometers / 2575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Wales (WAA) is 3935 miles / 6333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 39 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2963.501 miles
  • 4769.292 kilometers
  • 2575.212 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
  • 2954.317 miles
  • 4754.513 kilometers
  • 2567.232 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 Thunder Bay to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Wales generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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