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How far is Wales, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3819 miles / 6145 kilometers / 3318 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Wales (WAA) is 5127 miles / 8251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 33 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from New York to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3818.589 miles
  • 6145.423 kilometers
  • 3318.263 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
  • 3808.337 miles
  • 6128.924 kilometers
  • 3309.354 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 New York to Wales?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from New York to Wales generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 956 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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