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How far is Wales, AK, from Elmira, NY?

The distance between Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3657 miles / 5885 kilometers / 3177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elmira (ELM) to Wales (WAA) is 4969 miles / 7997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 47 minutes.

Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Elmira to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3656.548 miles
  • 5884.644 kilometers
  • 3177.453 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
  • 3646.456 miles
  • 5868.403 kilometers
  • 3168.684 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 Elmira to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Elmira to Wales generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elmira to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″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