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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 3957 miles / 6368 kilometers / 3438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Atlanta (ATL) is 5055 miles / 8135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 57 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3956.867 miles
  • 6367.959 kilometers
  • 3438.423 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
  • 3948.664 miles
  • 6354.759 kilometers
  • 3431.295 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Wales to Atlanta generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 994 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W