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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 3851 miles / 6198 kilometers / 3347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 4939 miles / 7948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 48 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Wales to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3851.129 miles
  • 6197.792 kilometers
  • 3346.540 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
  • 3842.765 miles
  • 6184.331 kilometers
  • 3339.271 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Wales to Chattanooga generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 965 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W