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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 3543 miles / 5702 kilometers / 3079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Indianapolis (IND) is 4511 miles / 7259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 16 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3542.902 miles
  • 5701.748 kilometers
  • 3078.697 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
  • 3533.992 miles
  • 5687.409 kilometers
  • 3070.955 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Indianapolis International Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Wales to Indianapolis generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 882 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W