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How far is Wales, AK, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 486 miles / 781 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Wales (WAA) is 995 miles / 1602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 31 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Barrow to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.530 miles
  • 781.385 kilometers
  • 421.914 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
  • 483.871 miles
  • 778.715 kilometers
  • 420.473 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 Barrow to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barrow and Wales?

There is no time difference between Barrow and Wales.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Barrow to Wales generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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