How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 3072 miles / 4944 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 3988 miles / 6418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 40 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Wales to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3072.345 miles
- 4944.460 kilometers
- 2669.795 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- 3065.556 miles
- 4933.534 kilometers
- 2663.895 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Colorado Springs Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Wales to Colorado Springs generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 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 Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |