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How far is Wales, AK, from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3708 miles / 5967 kilometers / 3222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangor (BGR) to Wales (WAA) is 5175 miles / 8328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 196 hours 8 minutes.

Bangor International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Bangor to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3707.917 miles
  • 5967.314 kilometers
  • 3222.092 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
  • 3696.901 miles
  • 5949.586 kilometers
  • 3212.519 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 Bangor to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Bangor to Wales generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangor to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″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