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How far is Wales, AK, from Lahaina, HI?

The distance between Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers / 2717 nautical miles.

Kapalua Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Lahaina to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3126.122 miles
  • 5031.005 kilometers
  • 2716.526 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
  • 3128.449 miles
  • 5034.751 kilometers
  • 2718.548 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 Lahaina to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kapalua Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kapalua Airport (JHM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lahaina to Wales generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lahaina to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kapalua Airport (JHM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″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