How far is Columbia, MO, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 3428 miles / 5517 kilometers / 2979 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Columbia (COU) is 4421 miles / 7115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 44 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3428.334 miles
- 5517.369 kilometers
- 2979.141 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- 3420.160 miles
- 5504.213 kilometers
- 2972.037 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Columbia Regional Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Columbia?
The time difference between Wales and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Wales to Columbia generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |