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How far is Gulfport, MS, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Gulfport (Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport) is 4020 miles / 6469 kilometers / 3493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Gulfport (GPT) is 5116 miles / 8233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 7 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport

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4020
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Distance from Wales to Gulfport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4019.753 miles
  • 6469.166 kilometers
  • 3493.070 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
  • 4012.688 miles
  • 6457.795 kilometers
  • 3486.930 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 Gulfport?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

On average, flying from Wales to Gulfport generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 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 Gulfport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT).

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 Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport
City: Gulfport, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GPT
ICAO Code: KGPT
Coordinates: 30°24′26″N, 89°4′12″W