How far is Wales, AK, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers / 2764 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Wales (WAA) is 4156 miles / 6689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 43 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Lincoln to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3180.525 miles
- 5118.559 kilometers
- 2763.801 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- 3172.606 miles
- 5105.814 kilometers
- 2756.919 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 Lincoln to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Wales?
The time difference between Lincoln and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Wales generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |