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How far is Wales, AK, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Wales (WAA) is 3209 miles / 5164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 36 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Lewiston to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2289.350 miles
  • 3684.351 kilometers
  • 1989.391 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
  • 2283.266 miles
  • 3674.561 kilometers
  • 1984.104 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 Lewiston to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Wales generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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