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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2997 miles / 4823 kilometers / 2604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Long Beach (LGB) is 4401 miles / 7082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 57 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Wales to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2997.077 miles
  • 4823.328 kilometers
  • 2604.389 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
  • 2992.651 miles
  • 4816.205 kilometers
  • 2600.543 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Long Beach Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Wales to Long Beach generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W