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How far is Aklavik from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) is 906 miles / 1458 kilometers / 787 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Aklavik (LAK) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 51 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport

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Distance from Wales to Aklavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 905.851 miles
  • 1457.826 kilometers
  • 787.163 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
  • 902.310 miles
  • 1452.127 kilometers
  • 784.086 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 Aklavik?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK)

On average, flying from Wales to Aklavik generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Aklavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK).

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 Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W