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How far is Wales, AK, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3712 miles / 5975 kilometers / 3226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Wales (WAA) is 4785 miles / 7700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 22 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Jackson to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3712.411 miles
  • 5974.547 kilometers
  • 3225.997 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
  • 3704.347 miles
  • 5961.569 kilometers
  • 3218.990 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 Jackson to Wales?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Wales generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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