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How far is Wales, AK, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3793 miles / 6105 kilometers / 3296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Wales (WAA) is 5021 miles / 8080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 29 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3793
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6105
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Distance from Lancaster to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3793.261 miles
  • 6104.662 kilometers
  • 3296.254 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
  • 3783.307 miles
  • 6088.643 kilometers
  • 3287.604 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 Lancaster to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Wales generates about 431 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 431 kilograms equals 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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