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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 3107 miles / 5000 kilometers / 2700 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Wales to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3106.944 miles
  • 5000.141 kilometers
  • 2699.860 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
  • 3109.210 miles
  • 5003.789 kilometers
  • 2701.830 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Kalaupapa Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Wales to Kalaupapa generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Kalaupapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP).

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 Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W