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How far is Wales, AK, from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3957 miles / 6368 kilometers / 3438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Wales (WAA) is 5060 miles / 8144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 5 minutes.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Atlanta to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3956.867 miles
  • 6367.959 kilometers
  • 3438.423 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
  • 3948.664 miles
  • 6354.759 kilometers
  • 3431.295 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 Atlanta to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Wales generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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