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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3839 miles / 6178 kilometers / 3336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Knoxville (TYS) is 4878 miles / 7851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 8 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Wales to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3838.770 miles
  • 6177.901 kilometers
  • 3335.800 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
  • 3830.154 miles
  • 6164.036 kilometers
  • 3328.313 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Wales to Knoxville generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 962 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 Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W