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How far is Bangor, ME, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 3708 miles / 5967 kilometers / 3222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Bangor (BGR) is 5177 miles / 8332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 196 hours 12 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Bangor International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3707.917 miles
  • 5967.314 kilometers
  • 3222.092 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
  • 3696.901 miles
  • 5949.586 kilometers
  • 3212.519 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Bangor International Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from Wales to Bangor generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 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 Bangor

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

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 Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W