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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 4101 miles / 6599 kilometers / 3563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Wilmington (ILM) is 5248 miles / 8446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 192 hours 22 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4100.640 miles
  • 6599.341 kilometers
  • 3563.359 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
  • 4091.661 miles
  • 6584.890 kilometers
  • 3555.556 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Wilmington International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Wales to Wilmington generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 034 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 Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W