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How far is Cedar Rapids, IA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) is 3264 miles / 5253 kilometers / 2837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Cedar Rapids (CID) is 4177 miles / 6723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 35 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Distance from Wales to Cedar Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3264.331 miles
  • 5253.432 kilometers
  • 2836.626 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
  • 3255.765 miles
  • 5239.645 kilometers
  • 2829.182 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 Cedar Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to The Eastern Iowa Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

On average, flying from Wales to Cedar Rapids generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 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 Cedar Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″W