How far is Wales, AK, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1505 miles / 2422 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Wales (WAA) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 5 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1504.895 miles
- 2421.893 kilometers
- 1307.718 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- 1499.495 miles
- 2413.204 kilometers
- 1303.026 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 Fort Nelson to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Wales?
The time difference between Fort Nelson and Wales is 1 hour. Wales is 1 hour behind Fort Nelson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Wales generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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 |