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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 3712 miles / 5975 kilometers / 3226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Jackson (MKL) is 4784 miles / 7699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 182 hours 29 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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3712
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5975
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3226
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Distance from Wales to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3712.411 miles
  • 5974.547 kilometers
  • 3225.997 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
  • 3704.347 miles
  • 5961.569 kilometers
  • 3218.990 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Wales to Jackson generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W