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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 2389 miles / 3844 kilometers / 2076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Great Falls (GTF) is 3143 miles / 5058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 13 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2388.577 miles
  • 3844.042 kilometers
  • 2075.617 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
  • 2381.801 miles
  • 3833.137 kilometers
  • 2069.728 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Great Falls International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Wales to Great Falls generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W