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How far is Vancouver from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Vancouver (CXH) is 3014 miles / 4850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 53 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Wales to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1957.490 miles
  • 3150.274 kilometers
  • 1701.012 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
  • 1951.988 miles
  • 3141.421 kilometers
  • 1696.231 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Wales to Vancouver generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W