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How far is Wales, AK, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2610 miles / 4201 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Wales (WAA) is 3541 miles / 5698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 13 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Pocatello to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2610.160 miles
  • 4200.646 kilometers
  • 2268.167 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
  • 2603.819 miles
  • 4190.440 kilometers
  • 2262.657 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 Pocatello to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Wales generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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