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How far is Asheville, NC, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 3902 miles / 6279 kilometers / 3391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Asheville (AVL) is 4962 miles / 7985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 57 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Asheville Regional Airport

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3391
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Distance from Wales to Asheville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3901.831 miles
  • 6279.388 kilometers
  • 3390.598 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
  • 3893.126 miles
  • 6265.379 kilometers
  • 3383.034 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 Asheville?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Asheville Regional Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

On average, flying from Wales to Asheville generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 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 Asheville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).

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 Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W