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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 3896 miles / 6269 kilometers / 3385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Birmingham (BHM) is 4968 miles / 7996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 40 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3895.542 miles
  • 6269.267 kilometers
  • 3385.133 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
  • 3887.598 miles
  • 6256.483 kilometers
  • 3378.230 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 Wales to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Wales to Birmingham generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 977 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W