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How far is Alamosa, CO, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 3120 miles / 5021 kilometers / 2711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Alamosa (ALS) is 4143 miles / 6668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 36 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – San Luis Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Alamosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3119.747 miles
  • 5020.746 kilometers
  • 2710.986 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
  • 3113.283 miles
  • 5010.344 kilometers
  • 2705.369 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 Alamosa?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)

On average, flying from Wales to Alamosa generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 768 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 Alamosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).

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 San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W