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How far is Wales, AK, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3412 miles / 5491 kilometers / 2965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Wales (WAA) is 4443 miles / 7151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 177 hours 47 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Lansing to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3411.642 miles
  • 5490.506 kilometers
  • 2964.636 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
  • 3402.259 miles
  • 5475.405 kilometers
  • 2956.482 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 Lansing to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lansing to Wales generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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