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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 3204 miles / 5157 kilometers / 2784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Mesa (AZA) is 4399 miles / 7079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 53 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Wales to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3204.193 miles
  • 5156.648 kilometers
  • 2784.367 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
  • 3199.104 miles
  • 5148.459 kilometers
  • 2779.946 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Wales to Mesa generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 791 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W