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How far is Wales, AK, from Thompson?

The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2338 miles / 3762 kilometers / 2031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Wales (WAA) is 3518 miles / 5662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 53 minutes.

Thompson Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2338
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Distance from Thompson to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2337.608 miles
  • 3762.015 kilometers
  • 2031.326 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
  • 2329.405 miles
  • 3748.814 kilometers
  • 2024.198 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 Thompson to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Thompson to Wales generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thompson to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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