How far is Chicago, IL, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 3366 miles / 5417 kilometers / 2925 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Chicago (ORD) is 4312 miles / 6939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 22 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3365.922 miles
- 5416.927 kilometers
- 2924.907 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- 3356.947 miles
- 5402.483 kilometers
- 2917.108 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 6 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Chicago?
The time difference between Wales and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Wales to Chicago generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 834 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |