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How far is Laredo, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Laredo (Laredo International Airport) is 3897 miles / 6271 kilometers / 3386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Laredo (LRD) is 4992 miles / 8034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 25 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Laredo International Airport

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3386
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Distance from Wales to Laredo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3896.676 miles
  • 6271.092 kilometers
  • 3386.119 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
  • 3891.443 miles
  • 6262.670 kilometers
  • 3381.571 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 Laredo?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Laredo International Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Laredo International Airport (LRD)

On average, flying from Wales to Laredo generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 978 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 Laredo

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

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 Laredo International Airport
City: Laredo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LRD
ICAO Code: KLRD
Coordinates: 27°32′37″N, 99°27′41″W