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How far is Wales, AK, from Marquette, MI?

The distance between Marquette (Sawyer International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3130 miles / 5036 kilometers / 2719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marquette (MQT) to Wales (WAA) is 4121 miles / 6632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 53 minutes.

Sawyer International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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3130
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2719
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Distance from Marquette to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.516 miles
  • 5036.468 kilometers
  • 2719.475 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
  • 3120.200 miles
  • 5021.474 kilometers
  • 2711.379 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 Marquette to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sawyer International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sawyer International Airport (MQT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Marquette to Wales generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marquette to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sawyer International Airport (MQT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Sawyer International Airport
City: Marquette, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MQT
ICAO Code: KSAW
Coordinates: 46°21′12″N, 87°23′43″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