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How far is Wales, AK, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers / 1016 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Norman Wells to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1168.887 miles
  • 1881.142 kilometers
  • 1015.735 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
  • 1164.344 miles
  • 1873.829 kilometers
  • 1011.787 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 Norman Wells to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Wales generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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