How far is Wales, AK, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Wales (WAA) is 4013 miles / 6458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 0 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rochester to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3125.978 miles
- 5030.775 kilometers
- 2716.401 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- 3117.330 miles
- 5016.856 kilometers
- 2708.885 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 Rochester to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Wales?
The time difference between Rochester and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Rochester to Wales generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |