How far is Wales, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3366 miles / 5417 kilometers / 2925 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Wales (WAA) is 4317 miles / 6947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 3365.922 miles
- 5416.927 kilometers
- 2924.907 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- 3356.947 miles
- 5402.483 kilometers
- 2917.108 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 O'Hare International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 52 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wales generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 834 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |