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How far is Mobile, AL, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 4026 miles / 6480 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Mobile (MOB) is 5111 miles / 8225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 36 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Mobile Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4026.194 miles
  • 6479.531 kilometers
  • 3498.667 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
  • 4018.978 miles
  • 6467.918 kilometers
  • 3492.396 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 Mobile?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Mobile Regional Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Wales to Mobile generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 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 Mobile

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W