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How far is Wales, AK, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Wales (WAA) is 3981 miles / 6407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 57 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Grand Junction to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.984 miles
  • 4739.493 kilometers
  • 2559.121 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
  • 2938.591 miles
  • 4729.204 kilometers
  • 2553.566 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 Grand Junction to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Wales generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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