How far is Wales, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?
The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2590 miles / 4169 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Wales (WAA) is 3488 miles / 5614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 26 minutes.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Idaho Falls to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Idaho Falls to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2590.456 miles
- 4168.935 kilometers
- 2251.045 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- 2584.002 miles
- 4158.548 kilometers
- 2245.436 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 Idaho Falls to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Idaho Falls and Wales?
The time difference between Idaho Falls and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Idaho Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Wales generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Idaho Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IDA |
| ICAO Code: | KIDA |
| Coordinates: | 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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 |