How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 3820 miles / 6147 kilometers / 3319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 5073 miles / 8165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 20 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Wings Field
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Distance from Wales to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3819.857 miles
- 6147.464 kilometers
- 3319.365 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- 3809.803 miles
- 6131.283 kilometers
- 3310.628 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Wings Field is 7 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Wales to Philadelphia generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 957 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |