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How far is El Paso, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 3442 miles / 5539 kilometers / 2991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to El Paso (ELP) is 4574 miles / 7361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 25 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – El Paso International Airport

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3442
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Distance from Wales to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3442.025 miles
  • 5539.403 kilometers
  • 2991.038 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
  • 3436.622 miles
  • 5530.707 kilometers
  • 2986.343 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to El Paso International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Wales to El Paso generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 854 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W