How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2768 miles / 4454 kilometers / 2405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 3 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2767.895 miles
- 4454.496 kilometers
- 2405.235 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- 2759.542 miles
- 4441.053 kilometers
- 2397.977 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Grand Forks?
The time difference between Wales and Grand Forks is 3 hours. Grand Forks is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Wales to Grand Forks generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 676 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |