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How far is Sioux Lookout from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 3781 miles / 6085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 2 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sioux Lookout Airport

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2797
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4501
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2430
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Distance from Wales to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2796.930 miles
  • 4501.222 kilometers
  • 2430.466 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
  • 2787.989 miles
  • 4486.833 kilometers
  • 2422.696 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Sioux Lookout Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Wales to Sioux Lookout generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W