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How far is Wales, AK, from Eau Claire, WI?

The distance between Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3100 miles / 4989 kilometers / 2694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eau Claire (EAU) to Wales (WAA) is 4012 miles / 6456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 52 minutes.

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Eau Claire to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3100.120 miles
  • 4989.159 kilometers
  • 2693.930 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
  • 3091.301 miles
  • 4974.967 kilometers
  • 2686.267 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 Eau Claire to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Eau Claire to Wales generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eau Claire to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″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