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How far is Wales, AK, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Wales (WAA) is 3872 miles / 6231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 53 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2981
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2591
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Distance from Brookings to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.217 miles
  • 4797.804 kilometers
  • 2590.607 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
  • 2973.002 miles
  • 4784.583 kilometers
  • 2583.468 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 Brookings to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Brookings to Wales generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″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