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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 3776 miles / 6078 kilometers / 3282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 4989 miles / 8029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 50 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3776.460 miles
  • 6077.623 kilometers
  • 3281.654 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
  • 3766.543 miles
  • 6061.664 kilometers
  • 3273.037 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Harrisburg International Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Wales to Harrisburg generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 945 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 Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W