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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 2610 miles / 4201 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Pocatello (PIH) is 3546 miles / 5707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 19 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Pocatello Regional Airport

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2610
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4201
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2268
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Distance from Wales to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2610.160 miles
  • 4200.646 kilometers
  • 2268.167 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
  • 2603.819 miles
  • 4190.440 kilometers
  • 2262.657 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Pocatello Regional Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Wales to Pocatello generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 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 Pocatello

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

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 Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W