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How far is Abilene, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 3595 miles / 5786 kilometers / 3124 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Abilene (ABI) is 4624 miles / 7441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 54 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3595.414 miles
  • 5786.258 kilometers
  • 3124.329 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
  • 3589.116 miles
  • 5776.122 kilometers
  • 3118.856 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 Wales to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Abilene Regional Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Wales to Abilene generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Abilene

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W