How far is San Diego, CA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to San Diego (SAN) is 4455 miles / 7169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 55 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Wales to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3089.017 miles
- 4971.291 kilometers
- 2684.283 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- 3084.690 miles
- 4964.328 kilometers
- 2680.522 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to San Diego International Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and San Diego?
The time difference between Wales and San Diego is 1 hour. San Diego is 1 hour ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Wales to San Diego generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |