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How far is Cheyenne, WY, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) is 2933 miles / 4719 kilometers / 2548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Cheyenne (CYS) is 3809 miles / 6130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 25 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Cheyenne Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Cheyenne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.535 miles
  • 4719.457 kilometers
  • 2548.303 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
  • 2925.479 miles
  • 4708.102 kilometers
  • 2542.172 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 Cheyenne?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)

On average, flying from Wales to Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne

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

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 Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W