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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers / 2717 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Wales to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3126.122 miles
  • 5031.005 kilometers
  • 2716.526 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
  • 3128.449 miles
  • 5034.751 kilometers
  • 2718.548 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Kapalua Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Wales to Lahaina generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Lahaina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kapalua Airport (JHM).

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W