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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers / 3380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Nantucket (ACK) is 5309 miles / 8544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 196 hours 31 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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Distance from Wales to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3889.259 miles
  • 6259.156 kilometers
  • 3379.674 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
  • 3878.610 miles
  • 6242.017 kilometers
  • 3370.420 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 Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Wales to Nantucket generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 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 Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

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 Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W