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How far is Wales, AK, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2731 miles / 4396 kilometers / 2373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Wales (WAA) is 3501 miles / 5635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 54 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Bismarck to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2731.358 miles
  • 4395.695 kilometers
  • 2373.485 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
  • 2723.432 miles
  • 4382.940 kilometers
  • 2366.598 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 Bismarck to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Wales generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 667 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″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