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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 3881 miles / 6246 kilometers / 3373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 5037 miles / 8107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 21 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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3881
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6246
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3373
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Distance from Wales to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3881.237 miles
  • 6246.245 kilometers
  • 3372.702 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
  • 3871.911 miles
  • 6231.236 kilometers
  • 3364.598 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Wales to Lynchburg generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 973 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W