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How far is Wales, AK, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3689 miles / 5937 kilometers / 3206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Wales (WAA) is 4692 miles / 7551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 35 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Lexington to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3689.247 miles
  • 5937.268 kilometers
  • 3205.868 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
  • 3680.372 miles
  • 5922.984 kilometers
  • 3198.155 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 Lexington to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lexington to Wales generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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