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How far is Wales, AK, from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Wales (WAA) is 4543 miles / 7311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 177 hours 24 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Sierra Vista to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.795 miles
  • 5382.925 kilometers
  • 2906.547 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
  • 3339.900 miles
  • 5375.049 kilometers
  • 2902.294 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 Sierra Vista to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Wales generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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