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How far is Wales, AK, from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Wales (WAA) is 3777 miles / 6078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 53 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2797
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4501
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2430
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2796.930 miles
  • 4501.222 kilometers
  • 2430.466 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
  • 2787.989 miles
  • 4486.833 kilometers
  • 2422.696 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 Sioux Lookout to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Wales generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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