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How far is Fargo, ND, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 2835 miles / 4562 kilometers / 2463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Fargo (FAR) is 3688 miles / 5935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 10 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2834.774 miles
  • 4562.127 kilometers
  • 2463.351 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
  • 2826.418 miles
  • 4548.679 kilometers
  • 2456.090 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Hector International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Wales to Fargo generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 693 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W