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How far is Wales, AK, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2997 miles / 4823 kilometers / 2604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Wales (WAA) is 4394 miles / 7072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 52 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Long Beach to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2997.077 miles
  • 4823.328 kilometers
  • 2604.389 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
  • 2992.651 miles
  • 4816.205 kilometers
  • 2600.543 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 Long Beach to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Wales generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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