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How far is Wales, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3829 miles / 6163 kilometers / 3328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Wales (WAA) is 5136 miles / 8266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 44 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from New York to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3829.258 miles
  • 6162.594 kilometers
  • 3327.534 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
  • 3819.011 miles
  • 6146.103 kilometers
  • 3318.630 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 New York to Wales?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from New York to Wales generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 959 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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