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How far is Wales, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Wales (WAA) is 4358 miles / 7014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 26 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Palmdale to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.323 miles
  • 4746.475 kilometers
  • 2562.891 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
  • 2944.739 miles
  • 4739.098 kilometers
  • 2558.908 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 Palmdale to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Wales generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Wales

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

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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