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How far is Yakima, WA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2180 miles / 3508 kilometers / 1894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Yakima (YKM) is 3219 miles / 5181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 52 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Yakima Air Terminal

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2180
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3508
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1894
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Distance from Wales to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2179.642 miles
  • 3507.793 kilometers
  • 1894.057 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
  • 2173.952 miles
  • 3498.637 kilometers
  • 1889.113 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Wales to Yakima generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W