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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 3960 miles / 6373 kilometers / 3441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Charlotte (CLT) is 5075 miles / 8168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 188 hours 58 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3959.701 miles
  • 6372.522 kilometers
  • 3440.886 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
  • 3950.869 miles
  • 6358.307 kilometers
  • 3433.211 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Wales to Charlotte generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W