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How far is Wales, AK, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3631 miles / 5843 kilometers / 3155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Wales (WAA) is 4656 miles / 7493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 29 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Columbus to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3630.883 miles
  • 5843.340 kilometers
  • 3155.151 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
  • 3621.618 miles
  • 5828.429 kilometers
  • 3147.100 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 Columbus to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Wales generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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