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How far is Wales, AK, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3187 miles / 5128 kilometers / 2769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Wales (WAA) is 4365 miles / 7025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 10 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Phoenix to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3186.687 miles
  • 5128.476 kilometers
  • 2769.156 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
  • 3181.616 miles
  • 5120.315 kilometers
  • 2764.749 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 Phoenix to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Wales generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 786 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′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