How far is Wales, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2845 miles / 4578 kilometers / 2472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Wales (WAA) is 4102 miles / 6602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 49 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2844.648 miles
- 4578.018 kilometers
- 2471.932 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- 2840.254 miles
- 4570.946 kilometers
- 2468.113 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 San Luis Obispo to Wales?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Wales?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Wales generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′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 |