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How far is Wales, AK, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3853 miles / 6201 kilometers / 3348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Wales (WAA) is 5064 miles / 8150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 46 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Charlottesville to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3853.173 miles
  • 6201.081 kilometers
  • 3348.316 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
  • 3843.664 miles
  • 6185.777 kilometers
  • 3340.053 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 Charlottesville to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to Wales generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″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