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How far is Wales, AK, from Omaha, NE?

The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Wales (WAA) is 4100 miles / 6599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 46 minutes.

Eppley Airfield – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3179
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5116
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2763
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Distance from Omaha to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3179.082 miles
  • 5116.236 kilometers
  • 2762.547 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
  • 3171.021 miles
  • 5103.264 kilometers
  • 2755.542 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 Omaha to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Omaha to Wales generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°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