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How far is South Bend, IN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 3426 miles / 5513 kilometers / 2977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to South Bend (SBN) is 4416 miles / 7107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 28 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Wales to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3425.880 miles
  • 5513.420 kilometers
  • 2977.009 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
  • 3416.766 miles
  • 5498.752 kilometers
  • 2969.088 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to South Bend International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Wales to South Bend generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 850 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W