How far is Grand Island, NE, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 3129 miles / 5036 kilometers / 2719 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Grand Island (GRI) is 4040 miles / 6501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 5 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3129.480 miles
- 5036.410 kilometers
- 2719.444 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- 3121.718 miles
- 5023.919 kilometers
- 2712.699 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 Island?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Wales to Grand Island generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 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 Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |