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How far is Wales, AK, from Greenville, SC?

The distance between Greenville (Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3943 miles / 6346 kilometers / 3427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greenville (GSP) to Wales (WAA) is 5017 miles / 8074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 14 minutes.

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Greenville to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.259 miles
  • 6346.060 kilometers
  • 3426.598 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
  • 3934.609 miles
  • 6332.140 kilometers
  • 3419.082 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 Greenville to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Greenville to Wales generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greenville to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
City: Greenville, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSP
ICAO Code: KGSP
Coordinates: 34°53′44″N, 82°13′8″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