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How far is Wales, AK, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3703 miles / 5960 kilometers / 3218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Wales (WAA) is 5049 miles / 8126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 25 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Albany to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3703.234 miles
  • 5959.777 kilometers
  • 3218.022 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
  • 3692.802 miles
  • 5942.989 kilometers
  • 3208.957 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 Albany to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Albany to Wales generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination 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