How far is Rochester, MN, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Rochester (RST) is 4011 miles / 6455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 5 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – 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)- 3125.978 miles
- 5030.775 kilometers
- 2716.401 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- 3117.330 miles
- 5016.856 kilometers
- 2708.885 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 Rochester International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Rochester?
The time difference between Wales and Rochester is 3 hours. Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Wales to Rochester generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |