How far is Wales, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3381 miles / 5442 kilometers / 2938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Wales (WAA) is 4335 miles / 6977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 53 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Chicago to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3381.353 miles
- 5441.760 kilometers
- 2938.316 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- 3372.380 miles
- 5427.320 kilometers
- 2930.518 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 Chicago to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wales?
The time difference between Chicago and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wales generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |