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How far is Butte, MT, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Butte (BTM) is 3290 miles / 5294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 17 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Bert Mooney Airport

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Distance from Wales to Butte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.791 miles
  • 3928.073 kilometers
  • 2120.990 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
  • 2434.216 miles
  • 3917.491 kilometers
  • 2115.276 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 Butte?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Bert Mooney Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)

On average, flying from Wales to Butte generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Butte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).

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 Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W