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How far is Wales, AK, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3426 miles / 5513 kilometers / 2977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Wales (WAA) is 4420 miles / 7114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 176 hours 32 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from South Bend to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3425.880 miles
  • 5513.420 kilometers
  • 2977.009 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
  • 3416.766 miles
  • 5498.752 kilometers
  • 2969.088 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 South Bend to Wales?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from South Bend to Wales generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 850 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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