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How far is Hilo, HI, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 3224 miles / 5188 kilometers / 2801 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Hilo International Airport

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2801
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Distance from Wales to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3223.762 miles
  • 5188.143 kilometers
  • 2801.373 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
  • 3226.393 miles
  • 5192.377 kilometers
  • 2803.659 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Hilo International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Wales to Hilo generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W