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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 3187 miles / 5128 kilometers / 2769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Phoenix (PHX) is 4369 miles / 7032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 15 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3186.687 miles
  • 5128.476 kilometers
  • 2769.156 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
  • 3181.616 miles
  • 5120.315 kilometers
  • 2764.749 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Wales to Phoenix generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 786 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W