How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3836 miles / 6174 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 5083 miles / 8181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 44 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3836.343 miles
- 6173.995 kilometers
- 3333.691 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- 3826.315 miles
- 6157.857 kilometers
- 3324.977 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Philadelphia International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Wales to Philadelphia generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |