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How far is Hibbing, MN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Hibbing (Hibbing Range Regional Airport) is 2921 miles / 4700 kilometers / 2538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Hibbing (HIB) is 3821 miles / 6150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 22 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Hibbing Range Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Hibbing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2920.748 miles
  • 4700.488 kilometers
  • 2538.060 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
  • 2911.954 miles
  • 4686.336 kilometers
  • 2530.419 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 Hibbing?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Hibbing Range Regional Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hibbing Range Regional Airport (HIB)

On average, flying from Wales to Hibbing generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 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 Hibbing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hibbing Range Regional Airport (HIB).

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 Hibbing Range Regional Airport
City: Hibbing, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HIB
ICAO Code: KHIB
Coordinates: 47°23′11″N, 92°50′20″W