How far is Wales, AK, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3428 miles / 5517 kilometers / 2979 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Wales (WAA) is 4421 miles / 7115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 36 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Columbia to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3428.334 miles
- 5517.369 kilometers
- 2979.141 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- 3420.160 miles
- 5504.213 kilometers
- 2972.037 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 Columbia to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Wales?
The time difference between Columbia and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Columbia to Wales generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |