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How far is Wales, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2081 miles / 3350 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Wales (WAA) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 32 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2081
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1809
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Distance from Seattle to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.395 miles
  • 3349.681 kilometers
  • 1808.683 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
  • 2075.865 miles
  • 3340.782 kilometers
  • 1803.878 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 Seattle to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Wales generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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