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How far is Wales, AK, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2840 miles / 4571 kilometers / 2468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Wales (WAA) is 3872 miles / 6231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 5 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Vernal to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2840.127 miles
  • 4570.742 kilometers
  • 2468.003 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
  • 2833.685 miles
  • 4560.375 kilometers
  • 2462.405 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 Vernal to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Vernal to Wales generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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