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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) is 2782 miles / 4476 kilometers / 2417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Jamestown (JMS) is 3595 miles / 5786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 32 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Jamestown Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Jamestown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2781.505 miles
  • 4476.398 kilometers
  • 2417.061 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
  • 2773.348 miles
  • 4463.271 kilometers
  • 2409.974 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 Jamestown?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Jamestown Regional Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS)

On average, flying from Wales to Jamestown generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 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 Jamestown

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

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 Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′41″W