How far is Wales, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3836 miles / 6174 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Wales (WAA) is 5088 miles / 8189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 49 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Philadelphia to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3836.343 miles
- 6173.995 kilometers
- 3333.691 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- 3826.315 miles
- 6157.857 kilometers
- 3324.977 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 Philadelphia to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Wales?
The time difference between Philadelphia and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Wales generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |