How far is Wales, AK, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Wales (WAA) is 4448 miles / 7159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 51 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from San Diego to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3089.017 miles
- 4971.291 kilometers
- 2684.283 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- 3084.690 miles
- 4964.328 kilometers
- 2680.522 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 San Diego to Wales?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Wales?
The time difference between San Diego and Wales is 1 hour. Wales is 1 hour behind San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Wales generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |