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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2652 miles / 4268 kilometers / 2305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Oakland (OAK) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 40 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2652.125 miles
  • 4268.181 kilometers
  • 2304.633 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
  • 2647.512 miles
  • 4260.758 kilometers
  • 2300.625 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Wales to Oakland generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W