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How far is Wales, AK, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3736 miles / 6013 kilometers / 3247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Wales (WAA) is 5024 miles / 8085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 30 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3736.226 miles
  • 6012.873 kilometers
  • 3246.692 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
  • 3726.096 miles
  • 5996.570 kilometers
  • 3237.889 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 Wilkes-Barre to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Wales generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 934 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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