How far is Wales, AK, from Colorado Springs, CO?
The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3072 miles / 4944 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Wales (WAA) is 3981 miles / 6406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 32 minutes.
Colorado Springs Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colorado Springs to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3072.345 miles
- 4944.460 kilometers
- 2669.795 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- 3065.556 miles
- 4933.534 kilometers
- 2663.895 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 Colorado Springs to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colorado Springs and Wales?
Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Wales generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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 |