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How far is Wales, AK, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3543 miles / 5702 kilometers / 3079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Wales (WAA) is 4514 miles / 7265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 20 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Indianapolis to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3542.902 miles
  • 5701.748 kilometers
  • 3078.697 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
  • 3533.992 miles
  • 5687.409 kilometers
  • 3070.955 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 Indianapolis to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Wales generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 882 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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