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How far is Sierra Vista, AZ, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sierra Vista (FHU) is 4548 miles / 7319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 177 hours 29 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sierra Vista Municipal Airport

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Distance from Wales to Sierra Vista

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.795 miles
  • 5382.925 kilometers
  • 2906.547 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
  • 3339.900 miles
  • 5375.049 kilometers
  • 2902.294 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 Sierra Vista?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU)

On average, flying from Wales to Sierra Vista generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 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 Sierra Vista

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU).

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 Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″W