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

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2835 miles / 4562 kilometers / 2463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Wales (WAA) is 3690 miles / 5938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 0 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Fargo to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2834.774 miles
  • 4562.127 kilometers
  • 2463.351 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
  • 2826.418 miles
  • 4548.679 kilometers
  • 2456.090 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 Fargo to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Fargo to Wales generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 693 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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