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

The distance between Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2782 miles / 4476 kilometers / 2417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jamestown (JMS) to Wales (WAA) is 3598 miles / 5790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 23 minutes.

Jamestown Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Jamestown to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2781.505 miles
  • 4476.398 kilometers
  • 2417.061 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
  • 2773.348 miles
  • 4463.271 kilometers
  • 2409.974 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 Jamestown to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Jamestown Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Jamestown to Wales generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jamestown to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′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