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How far is Wales, AK, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3245 miles / 5223 kilometers / 2820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Wales (WAA) is 4295 miles / 6912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 36 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Pellston to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3245.164 miles
  • 5222.586 kilometers
  • 2819.971 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
  • 3235.621 miles
  • 5207.228 kilometers
  • 2811.678 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 Pellston to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Pellston to Wales generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pellston to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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