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How far is Wales, AK, from Cheyenne, WY?

The distance between Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2933 miles / 4719 kilometers / 2548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cheyenne (CYS) to Wales (WAA) is 3803 miles / 6121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 18 minutes.

Cheyenne Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Cheyenne to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.535 miles
  • 4719.457 kilometers
  • 2548.303 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
  • 2925.479 miles
  • 4708.102 kilometers
  • 2542.172 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 Cheyenne to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Cheyenne Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Cheyenne to Wales generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cheyenne to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″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