How far is Wales, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4031 miles / 6488 kilometers / 3503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Wales (WAA) is 5111 miles / 8225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 41 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Columbia to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4031.494 miles
- 6488.061 kilometers
- 3503.273 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- 4022.896 miles
- 6474.224 kilometers
- 3495.801 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 Columbia to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Wales?
The time difference between Columbia and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Columbia to Wales generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |