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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers / 2764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Lincoln (LNK) is 4153 miles / 6683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 51 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Wales to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3180.525 miles
  • 5118.559 kilometers
  • 2763.801 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
  • 3172.606 miles
  • 5105.814 kilometers
  • 2756.919 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 Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Wales to Lincoln generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 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 Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

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 Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W