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How far is South Caicos from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and South Caicos (South Caicos Airport) is 5060 miles / 8143 kilometers / 4397 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – South Caicos Airport

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Distance from Wales to South Caicos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5059.634 miles
  • 8142.692 kilometers
  • 4396.702 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
  • 5053.023 miles
  • 8132.053 kilometers
  • 4390.957 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 Caicos?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to South Caicos Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and South Caicos Airport (XSC)

On average, flying from Wales to South Caicos generates about 592 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 592 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to South Caicos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and South Caicos Airport (XSC).

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 Caicos Airport
City: South Caicos
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: XSC
ICAO Code: MBSC
Coordinates: 21°30′56″N, 71°31′42″W