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How far is Wales, AK, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2178 miles / 3506 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Wales (WAA) is 3253 miles / 5235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 35 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Portland to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2178.268 miles
  • 3505.583 kilometers
  • 1892.863 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
  • 2172.871 miles
  • 3496.896 kilometers
  • 1888.173 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 Portland to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Portland to Wales generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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