How far is Wales, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3832 miles / 6167 kilometers / 3330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Wales (WAA) is 5021 miles / 8081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 41 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3832.174 miles
- 6167.287 kilometers
- 3330.068 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- 3822.466 miles
- 6151.663 kilometers
- 3321.632 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 Washington D.C. to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Wales?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Wales generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |