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How far is Wales, AK, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3264 miles / 5253 kilometers / 2837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Wales (WAA) is 4202 miles / 6763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 24 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3264.331 miles
  • 5253.432 kilometers
  • 2836.626 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
  • 3255.765 miles
  • 5239.645 kilometers
  • 2829.182 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 Cedar Rapids to Wales?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Wales generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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