How far is Wales, AK, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3649 miles / 5873 kilometers / 3171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Wales (WAA) is 4629 miles / 7450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 180 hours 26 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Louisville to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3649.450 miles
- 5873.220 kilometers
- 3171.285 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- 3640.673 miles
- 5859.095 kilometers
- 3163.658 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 Louisville to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Wales?
The time difference between Louisville and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Louisville to Wales generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |