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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 4028 miles / 6483 kilometers / 3501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Harlingen (HRL) is 5091 miles / 8193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 27 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4028.449 miles
  • 6483.160 kilometers
  • 3500.626 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
  • 4023.342 miles
  • 6474.941 kilometers
  • 3496.189 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Valley International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Wales to Harlingen generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W