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How far is Wales, AK, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3960 miles / 6373 kilometers / 3441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Wales (WAA) is 5078 miles / 8173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 4 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Charlotte to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3959.701 miles
  • 6372.522 kilometers
  • 3440.886 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
  • 3950.869 miles
  • 6358.307 kilometers
  • 3433.211 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 Charlotte to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Wales generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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