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How far is Wales, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers / 3147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Wales (WAA) is 4650 miles / 7483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 20 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Columbus to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3621.021 miles
  • 5827.469 kilometers
  • 3146.581 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
  • 3611.732 miles
  • 5812.519 kilometers
  • 3138.509 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 Columbus to Wales?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Wales generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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