How far is Wales, AK, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3715 miles / 5979 kilometers / 3229 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Wales (WAA) is 4740 miles / 7629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 19 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Memphis to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3715.448 miles
- 5979.434 kilometers
- 3228.636 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- 3707.590 miles
- 5966.787 kilometers
- 3221.807 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 Memphis to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Wales?
The time difference between Memphis and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Memphis to Wales generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |