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How far is Wales, AK, from Gulfport, MS?

The distance between Gulfport (Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4020 miles / 6469 kilometers / 3493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gulfport (GPT) to Wales (WAA) is 5116 miles / 8233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 2 minutes.

Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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4020
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Distance from Gulfport to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4019.753 miles
  • 6469.166 kilometers
  • 3493.070 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
  • 4012.688 miles
  • 6457.795 kilometers
  • 3486.930 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 Gulfport to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Gulfport to Wales generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gulfport to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport
City: Gulfport, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GPT
ICAO Code: KGPT
Coordinates: 30°24′26″N, 89°4′12″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