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How far is Wales, AK, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3241 miles / 5216 kilometers / 2816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Wales (WAA) is 4300 miles / 6920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 53 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Albuquerque to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3240.991 miles
  • 5215.869 kilometers
  • 2816.344 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
  • 3234.997 miles
  • 5206.223 kilometers
  • 2811.136 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 Albuquerque to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Wales generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination 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