How far is Hancock, MI, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Hancock (Houghton County Memorial Airport) is 3054 miles / 4914 kilometers / 2653 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Hancock (CMX) is 4086 miles / 6575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 13 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Houghton County Memorial Airport
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Distance from Wales to Hancock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Hancock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3053.562 miles
- 4914.231 kilometers
- 2653.473 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- 3044.326 miles
- 4899.368 kilometers
- 2645.447 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 Hancock?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Houghton County Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Hancock?
The time difference between Wales and Hancock is 4 hours. Hancock is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)
On average, flying from Wales to Hancock generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 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 Hancock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX).
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 | Houghton County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hancock, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMX |
| ICAO Code: | KCMX |
| Coordinates: | 47°10′6″N, 88°29′20″W |