How far is Wales, AK, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4124 miles / 6638 kilometers / 3584 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Wales (WAA) is 5211 miles / 8386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 31 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Charleston to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4124.369 miles
- 6637.528 kilometers
- 3583.979 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- 4115.851 miles
- 6623.819 kilometers
- 3576.576 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 Charleston to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Wales?
The time difference between Charleston and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Charleston to Wales generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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 |