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How far is Wales, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3206 miles / 5160 kilometers / 2786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Wales (WAA) is 4136 miles / 6656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 7 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Waterloo to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3206.112 miles
  • 5159.738 kilometers
  • 2786.035 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
  • 3197.559 miles
  • 5145.972 kilometers
  • 2778.603 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 Waterloo to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Wales generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 791 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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