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How far is Wales, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2610 miles / 4200 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Wales (WAA) is 3822 miles / 6151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 25 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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2610
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4200
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2268
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Distance from Sacramento to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.973 miles
  • 4200.344 kilometers
  • 2268.004 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
  • 2605.149 miles
  • 4192.581 kilometers
  • 2263.812 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 Sacramento to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Wales generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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