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How far is Wales, AK, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2750 miles / 4426 kilometers / 2390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Wales (WAA) is 3702 miles / 5958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 55 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2750
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2390
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Wales

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Wales. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2750.165 miles
  • 4425.961 kilometers
  • 2389.828 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
  • 2743.966 miles
  • 4415.986 kilometers
  • 2384.442 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 Salt Lake City to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Wales generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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