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How far is Wales, AK, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3329 miles / 5358 kilometers / 2893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Wales (WAA) is 4264 miles / 6863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 44 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3329
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2893
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Distance from Kansas City to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3329.212 miles
  • 5357.848 kilometers
  • 2893.006 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
  • 3321.248 miles
  • 5345.030 kilometers
  • 2886.086 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 Kansas City to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Wales generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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