How far is Wales, AK, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3860 miles / 6212 kilometers / 3354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Wales (WAA) is 4987 miles / 8026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 32 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Roanoke to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3860.010 miles
- 6212.085 kilometers
- 3354.257 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- 3850.762 miles
- 6197.200 kilometers
- 3346.220 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 Roanoke to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Wales?
The time difference between Roanoke and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Wales generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |