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How far is Wales, AK, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3535 miles / 5689 kilometers / 3072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Wales (WAA) is 4554 miles / 7329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 55 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3534.857 miles
  • 5688.801 kilometers
  • 3071.707 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
  • 3528.122 miles
  • 5677.963 kilometers
  • 3065.855 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 Wichita Falls to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Wales generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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