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How far is Athens, GA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 3969 miles / 6388 kilometers / 3449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Athens (AHN) is 5105 miles / 8216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 2 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Wales to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3969.125 miles
  • 6387.687 kilometers
  • 3449.075 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
  • 3960.752 miles
  • 6374.213 kilometers
  • 3441.799 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Wales to Athens generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 998 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 Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W