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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 3987 miles / 6417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 4 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.984 miles
  • 4739.493 kilometers
  • 2559.121 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
  • 2938.591 miles
  • 4729.204 kilometers
  • 2553.566 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Wales to Grand Junction generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W