How far is Raleigh, NC, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3979 miles / 6404 kilometers / 3458 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Raleigh (RDU) is 5111 miles / 8226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 48 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3979.448 miles
- 6404.300 kilometers
- 3458.046 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- 3970.294 miles
- 6389.568 kilometers
- 3450.091 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Raleigh?
The time difference between Wales and Raleigh is 4 hours. Raleigh is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Wales to Raleigh generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 000 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |