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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Eastsound (ESD) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 36 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Orcas Island Airport

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1995
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Distance from Wales to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1995.101 miles
  • 3210.804 kilometers
  • 1733.695 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
  • 1989.593 miles
  • 3201.940 kilometers
  • 1728.909 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Orcas Island Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Wales to Eastsound generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W