How far is Wales, AK, from Grand Canyon, AZ?
The distance between Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3031 miles / 4878 kilometers / 2634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Wales (WAA) is 4225 miles / 6800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 4 minutes.
Grand Canyon National Park Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Grand Canyon to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Canyon to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3031.237 miles
- 4878.303 kilometers
- 2634.073 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- 3025.731 miles
- 4869.442 kilometers
- 2629.288 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 Grand Canyon to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Grand Canyon National Park Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Canyon and Wales?
The time difference between Grand Canyon and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Grand Canyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Grand Canyon to Wales generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Canyon to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″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 |