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How far is Salina, KS, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 3275 miles / 5270 kilometers / 2846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Salina (SLN) is 4301 miles / 6921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 2 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Salina Regional Airport

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3275
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5270
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2846
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Distance from Wales to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3274.835 miles
  • 5270.336 kilometers
  • 2845.754 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
  • 3267.257 miles
  • 5258.140 kilometers
  • 2839.169 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Salina Regional Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Wales to Salina generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W