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How far is Wales, AK, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3275 miles / 5270 kilometers / 2846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Wales (WAA) is 4302 miles / 6924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 55 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Salina to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3274.835 miles
  • 5270.336 kilometers
  • 2845.754 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
  • 3267.257 miles
  • 5258.140 kilometers
  • 2839.169 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 Salina to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Salina to Wales generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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