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How far is Wales, AK, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 4028 miles / 6483 kilometers / 3501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Wales (WAA) is 5085 miles / 8183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 21 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Harlingen to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4028.449 miles
  • 6483.160 kilometers
  • 3500.626 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
  • 4023.342 miles
  • 6474.941 kilometers
  • 3496.189 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 Harlingen to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Wales generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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