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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Palmdale (PMD) is 4364 miles / 7023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 32 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.323 miles
  • 4746.475 kilometers
  • 2562.891 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
  • 2944.739 miles
  • 4739.098 kilometers
  • 2558.908 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Palmdale Regional Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Wales to Palmdale generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W