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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 2871 miles / 4621 kilometers / 2495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Aberdeen (ABR) is 3703 miles / 5959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 52 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Aberdeen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2871.163 miles
  • 4620.689 kilometers
  • 2494.973 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
  • 2863.051 miles
  • 4607.633 kilometers
  • 2487.923 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 Wales to Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from Wales to Aberdeen generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Aberdeen

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W