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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Minot (MOT) is 3393 miles / 5461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 45 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Minot International Airport

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2635
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Distance from Wales to Minot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.645 miles
  • 4240.051 kilometers
  • 2289.444 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
  • 2626.725 miles
  • 4227.304 kilometers
  • 2282.561 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 Minot?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Minot International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Minot International Airport (MOT)

On average, flying from Wales to Minot generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 Minot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Minot International Airport (MOT).

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 Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W