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How far is Scottsbluff, NE, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2926 miles / 4709 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Scottsbluff (BFF) is 3811 miles / 6133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 2 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Western Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Scottsbluff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2925.971 miles
  • 4708.894 kilometers
  • 2542.599 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
  • 2918.705 miles
  • 4697.200 kilometers
  • 2536.285 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 Scottsbluff?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Western Nebraska Regional Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF)

On average, flying from Wales to Scottsbluff generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 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 Scottsbluff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF).

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 Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W