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How far is Elmira, NY, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) is 3657 miles / 5885 kilometers / 3177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Elmira (ELM) is 4965 miles / 7990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 39 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Elmira Corning Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Elmira

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3656.548 miles
  • 5884.644 kilometers
  • 3177.453 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
  • 3646.456 miles
  • 5868.403 kilometers
  • 3168.684 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 Elmira?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Elmira Corning Regional Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM)

On average, flying from Wales to Elmira generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 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 Elmira

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM).

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 Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″W