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How far is Wales, AK, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2999 miles / 4826 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Wales (WAA) is 4037 miles / 6497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 18 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Montrose to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2998.884 miles
  • 4826.237 kilometers
  • 2605.959 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
  • 2992.500 miles
  • 4815.963 kilometers
  • 2600.412 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 Montrose to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Montrose to Wales generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montrose to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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