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How far is Reno, NV, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 2611 miles / 4201 kilometers / 2269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Reno (RNO) is 3804 miles / 6122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 18 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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2611
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4201
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2269
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Distance from Wales to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2610.668 miles
  • 4201.463 kilometers
  • 2268.608 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
  • 2605.526 miles
  • 4193.188 kilometers
  • 2264.140 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Wales to Reno generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W