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How far is Memphis, TN, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 3715 miles / 5979 kilometers / 3229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Memphis (MEM) is 4739 miles / 7627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 27 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3715.448 miles
  • 5979.434 kilometers
  • 3228.636 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
  • 3707.590 miles
  • 5966.787 kilometers
  • 3221.807 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Memphis International Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Wales to Memphis generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W