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How far is Wales, AK, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4537 miles / 7302 kilometers / 3943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Wales (WAA) is 5695 miles / 9166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 199 hours 37 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4537.201 miles
  • 7301.917 kilometers
  • 3942.720 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
  • 4530.210 miles
  • 7290.666 kilometers
  • 3936.645 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 Fort Lauderdale to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Wales generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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