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

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3468 miles / 5582 kilometers / 3014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Wales (WAA) is 4441 miles / 7147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 43 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Champaign to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3468.382 miles
  • 5581.820 kilometers
  • 3013.942 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
  • 3459.643 miles
  • 5567.755 kilometers
  • 3006.347 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 Champaign to Wales?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Champaign to Wales generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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