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How far is Wales, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2694 miles / 4335 kilometers / 2341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Wales (WAA) is 3803 miles / 6120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 35 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Red Lake to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2693.548 miles
  • 4334.846 kilometers
  • 2340.630 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
  • 2684.802 miles
  • 4320.770 kilometers
  • 2333.029 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 Red Lake to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Wales generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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