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How far is Wales, AK, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Wales (WAA) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 50 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Whitehorse to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.904 miles
  • 1728.280 kilometers
  • 933.197 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
  • 1069.993 miles
  • 1721.987 kilometers
  • 929.799 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 Whitehorse to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Wales generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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