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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers / 3147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Columbus (CMH) is 4645 miles / 7476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 181 hours 14 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3621.021 miles
  • 5827.469 kilometers
  • 3146.581 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
  • 3611.732 miles
  • 5812.519 kilometers
  • 3138.509 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Wales to Columbus generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 903 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W