How far is Wales, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3050 miles / 4909 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Wales (WAA) is 3935 miles / 6332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 23 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Minneapolis to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3050.364 miles
- 4909.085 kilometers
- 2650.694 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- 3041.728 miles
- 4895.186 kilometers
- 2643.189 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 Minneapolis to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Wales?
The time difference between Minneapolis and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Minneapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Wales generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |