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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3631 miles / 5843 kilometers / 3155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Columbus (LCK) is 4651 miles / 7485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 20 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3630.883 miles
  • 5843.340 kilometers
  • 3155.151 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
  • 3621.618 miles
  • 5828.429 kilometers
  • 3147.100 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Rickenbacker International Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Wales to Columbus generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 905 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W