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How far is Wales, AK, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3788 miles / 6097 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3788
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6097
Kilometers
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3292
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 40 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
430 kg

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Distance from Gander to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3788.400 miles
  • 6096.839 kilometers
  • 3292.030 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
  • 3776.113 miles
  • 6077.064 kilometers
  • 3281.352 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 Gander to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Gander to Wales generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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