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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3470 miles / 5584 kilometers / 3015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 4494 miles / 7233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 21 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Wales to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3469.607 miles
  • 5583.791 kilometers
  • 3015.006 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
  • 3463.849 miles
  • 5574.525 kilometers
  • 3010.003 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Cavern City Air Terminal is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Wales to Carlsbad generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W