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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 3040 miles / 4893 kilometers / 2642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 4404 miles / 7087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 59 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3040.289 miles
  • 4892.870 kilometers
  • 2641.939 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
  • 3035.668 miles
  • 4885.434 kilometers
  • 2637.924 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Palm Springs International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Wales to Palm Springs generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W