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How far is Champaign, IL, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 3468 miles / 5582 kilometers / 3014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Champaign (CMI) is 4437 miles / 7140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 41 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Wales to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3468.382 miles
  • 5581.820 kilometers
  • 3013.942 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
  • 3459.643 miles
  • 5567.755 kilometers
  • 3006.347 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Wales to Champaign generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 861 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W