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How far is Reading, PA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 3787 miles / 6094 kilometers / 3291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Reading (RDG) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 46 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3786.828 miles
  • 6094.309 kilometers
  • 3290.664 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
  • 3776.815 miles
  • 6078.195 kilometers
  • 3281.963 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Reading Regional Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Wales to Reading generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 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 Reading

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

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W