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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2610 miles / 4200 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3823 miles / 6152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 23 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sacramento International Airport

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2610
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4200
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2268
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Distance from Wales to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.973 miles
  • 4200.344 kilometers
  • 2268.004 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
  • 2605.149 miles
  • 4192.581 kilometers
  • 2263.812 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 Sacramento?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Wales to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W