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How far is Friday Harbor, WA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor Airport) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Friday Harbor (FRD) is 3055 miles / 4917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 36 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Friday Harbor Airport

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2002
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3222
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1740
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Distance from Wales to Friday Harbor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.156 miles
  • 3222.158 kilometers
  • 1739.826 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
  • 1996.667 miles
  • 3213.324 kilometers
  • 1735.056 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 Friday Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Friday Harbor Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD)

On average, flying from Wales to Friday Harbor generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Friday Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD).

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 Friday Harbor Airport
City: Friday Harbor, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FRD
ICAO Code: KFHR
Coordinates: 48°31′19″N, 123°1′26″W