How far is Wales, AK, from Jackson, WY?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Wales (WAA) is 3508 miles / 5645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 23 minutes.
Jackson Hole Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Jackson to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2623.032 miles
- 4221.361 kilometers
- 2279.353 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- 2616.419 miles
- 4210.718 kilometers
- 2273.606 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 Jackson to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Wales?
The time difference between Jackson and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Jackson to Wales generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson Hole Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAC |
| ICAO Code: | KJAC |
| Coordinates: | 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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 |