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How far is Wales, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3881 miles / 6246 kilometers / 3373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Wales (WAA) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 25 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3881
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Distance from Lynchburg to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3881.237 miles
  • 6246.245 kilometers
  • 3372.702 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
  • 3871.911 miles
  • 6231.236 kilometers
  • 3364.598 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 Lynchburg to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Wales generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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