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How far is Elko, NV, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 2641 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Elko (EKO) is 3817 miles / 6143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 11 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Elko Regional Airport

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2641
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4251
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2295
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Distance from Wales to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.331 miles
  • 4250.810 kilometers
  • 2295.254 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
  • 2635.569 miles
  • 4241.537 kilometers
  • 2290.247 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Elko Regional Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Wales to Elko generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 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 Elko

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

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W