How far is Wales, AK, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3839 miles / 6178 kilometers / 3336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Wales (WAA) is 4882 miles / 7857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 11 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Knoxville to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3838.770 miles
- 6177.901 kilometers
- 3335.800 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- 3830.154 miles
- 6164.036 kilometers
- 3328.313 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 Knoxville to Wales?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Wales?
The time difference between Knoxville and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Wales generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 962 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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 |