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How far is Wales, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Wales (WAA) is 3086 miles / 4966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 21 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2077
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3343
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1805
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Distance from Seattle to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2077.080 miles
  • 3342.736 kilometers
  • 1804.933 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
  • 2071.546 miles
  • 3333.830 kilometers
  • 1800.124 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 Seattle to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Wales generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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