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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Brookings (BKX) is 3869 miles / 6226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 1 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Brookings Regional Airport

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2981
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4798
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2591
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Distance from Wales to Brookings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.217 miles
  • 4797.804 kilometers
  • 2590.607 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
  • 2973.002 miles
  • 4784.583 kilometers
  • 2583.468 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 Brookings?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Brookings Regional Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)

On average, flying from Wales to Brookings generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 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 Brookings

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

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 Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W