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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2626 miles / 4227 kilometers / 2282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 3844 miles / 6187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 50 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Wales to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2626.254 miles
  • 4226.546 kilometers
  • 2282.152 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
  • 2621.416 miles
  • 4218.759 kilometers
  • 2277.948 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Wales to Sacramento generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W