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How far is Wales, AK, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers / 2976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Wales (WAA) is 4386 miles / 7058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 45 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Bloomington to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3424.858 miles
  • 5511.775 kilometers
  • 2976.120 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
  • 3416.137 miles
  • 5497.740 kilometers
  • 2968.542 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 Bloomington to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Wales generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 850 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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