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How far is Albany, NY, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3703 miles / 5960 kilometers / 3218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Albany (ALB) is 5047 miles / 8122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 32 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3703.234 miles
  • 5959.777 kilometers
  • 3218.022 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
  • 3692.802 miles
  • 5942.989 kilometers
  • 3208.957 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Albany International Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Wales to Albany generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 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 Albany

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

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W