How far is Charleston, SC, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4124 miles / 6638 kilometers / 3584 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Charleston (CHS) is 5207 miles / 8380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 29 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4124.369 miles
- 6637.528 kilometers
- 3583.979 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- 4115.851 miles
- 6623.819 kilometers
- 3576.576 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Charleston International Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Charleston?
The time difference between Wales and Charleston is 4 hours. Charleston is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Wales to Charleston generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 040 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |