How far is Memphis, TN, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 3715 miles / 5979 kilometers / 3229 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Memphis (MEM) is 4739 miles / 7627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 27 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3715.448 miles
- 5979.434 kilometers
- 3228.636 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- 3707.590 miles
- 5966.787 kilometers
- 3221.807 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Memphis International Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Memphis?
The time difference between Wales and Memphis is 3 hours. Memphis is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Wales to Memphis generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |