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How far is Wales, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3708 miles / 5968 kilometers / 3222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Wales (WAA) is 4896 miles / 7879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 13 minutes.

University Park Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from State College to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3708.376 miles
  • 5968.052 kilometers
  • 3222.490 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
  • 3698.497 miles
  • 5952.154 kilometers
  • 3213.906 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 State College to Wales?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from State College to Wales generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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