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How far is Wales, AK, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3665 miles / 5898 kilometers / 3185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Wales (WAA) is 4780 miles / 7693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 183 hours 0 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3664.916 miles
  • 5898.111 kilometers
  • 3184.725 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
  • 3655.308 miles
  • 5882.647 kilometers
  • 3176.375 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 Pittsburgh to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Wales generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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