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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 2932 miles / 4718 kilometers / 2548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Moab (CNY) is 3923 miles / 6314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 24 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Moab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2931.830 miles
  • 4718.323 kilometers
  • 2547.691 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
  • 2925.627 miles
  • 4708.340 kilometers
  • 2542.300 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Wales to Moab generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 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 Moab

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

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 Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W