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

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Wales (WAA) is 4298 miles / 6917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 15 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Burlington to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.681 miles
  • 5382.742 kilometers
  • 2906.448 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
  • 3336.161 miles
  • 5369.030 kilometers
  • 2899.044 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 Burlington to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Burlington to Wales generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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