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How far is Washington D.C. from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3832 miles / 6167 kilometers / 3330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 5016 miles / 8072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 37 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3832.174 miles
  • 6167.287 kilometers
  • 3330.068 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
  • 3822.466 miles
  • 6151.663 kilometers
  • 3321.632 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Wales to Washington D.C. generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 960 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W