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How far is Rochester, NY, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 3579 miles / 5760 kilometers / 3110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Rochester (ROC) is 4824 miles / 7764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 11 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3579.317 miles
  • 5760.353 kilometers
  • 3110.342 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
  • 3569.225 miles
  • 5744.111 kilometers
  • 3101.572 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Greater Rochester International Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Wales to Rochester generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 891 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W