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How far is Wales, AK, from Alpena, MI?

The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3307 miles / 5322 kilometers / 2874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Wales (WAA) is 4373 miles / 7037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 28 minutes.

Alpena County Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Alpena to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3307.058 miles
  • 5322.193 kilometers
  • 2873.754 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
  • 3297.416 miles
  • 5306.677 kilometers
  • 2865.377 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 Alpena to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Alpena to Wales generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alpena to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″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