How far is Gainesville, FL, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 4256 miles / 6850 kilometers / 3699 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Gainesville (GNV) is 5377 miles / 8653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 193 hours 54 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4256.398 miles
- 6850.008 kilometers
- 3698.709 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- 4248.765 miles
- 6837.724 kilometers
- 3692.076 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Gainesville Regional Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Gainesville?
The time difference between Wales and Gainesville is 4 hours. Gainesville is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Wales to Gainesville generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 077 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |