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How far is Wales, AK, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3283 miles / 5283 kilometers / 2853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Wales (WAA) is 4296 miles / 6914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 43 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Liberal to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3282.776 miles
  • 5283.115 kilometers
  • 2852.654 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
  • 3275.812 miles
  • 5271.908 kilometers
  • 2846.603 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 Liberal to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Liberal to Wales generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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