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How far is Wales, AK, from Santa Fe, NM?

The distance between Santa Fe (Santa Fe Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3221 miles / 5184 kilometers / 2799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Fe (SAF) to Wales (WAA) is 4302 miles / 6924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 57 minutes.

Santa Fe Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Santa Fe to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3221.273 miles
  • 5184.137 kilometers
  • 2799.210 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
  • 3215.121 miles
  • 5174.235 kilometers
  • 2793.864 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 Santa Fe to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Santa Fe Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Santa Fe to Wales generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Fe to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Santa Fe Regional Airport
City: Santa Fe, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAF
ICAO Code: KSAF
Coordinates: 35°37′1″N, 106°5′20″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