How far is Wales, AK, from Medicine Hat?
The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2271 miles / 3654 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Wales (WAA) is 2989 miles / 4810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 14 minutes.
Medicine Hat Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medicine Hat to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2270.546 miles
- 3654.089 kilometers
- 1973.050 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- 2263.628 miles
- 3642.956 kilometers
- 1967.039 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 Medicine Hat to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medicine Hat and Wales?
The time difference between Medicine Hat and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Medicine Hat.
Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Wales generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Medicine Hat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medicine Hat |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXH |
| ICAO Code: | CYXH |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |