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How far is Wales, AK, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Wales (WAA) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 37 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Penticton to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.938 miles
  • 3294.227 kilometers
  • 1778.740 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
  • 2041.032 miles
  • 3284.723 kilometers
  • 1773.609 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 Penticton to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Penticton to Wales generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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