How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 3031 miles / 4878 kilometers / 2634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 4231 miles / 6809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 10 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Distance from Wales to Grand Canyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3031.237 miles
- 4878.303 kilometers
- 2634.073 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- 3025.731 miles
- 4869.442 kilometers
- 2629.288 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 Grand Canyon?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Grand Canyon?
The time difference between Wales and Grand Canyon is 1 hour. Grand Canyon is 1 hour ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
On average, flying from Wales to Grand Canyon generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 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 Grand Canyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
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 | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |