How far is Wales, AK, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3979 miles / 6404 kilometers / 3458 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Wales (WAA) is 5113 miles / 8228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 50 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Raleigh to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3979.448 miles
- 6404.300 kilometers
- 3458.046 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- 3970.294 miles
- 6389.568 kilometers
- 3450.091 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 Raleigh to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Wales?
The time difference between Raleigh and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Wales generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 000 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |