How far is Columbia, SC, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4031 miles / 6488 kilometers / 3503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Columbia (CAE) is 5108 miles / 8220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 40 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Wales to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4031.494 miles
- 6488.061 kilometers
- 3503.273 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- 4022.896 miles
- 6474.224 kilometers
- 3495.801 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Columbia?
The time difference between Wales and Columbia is 4 hours. Columbia is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Wales to Columbia generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 015 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |