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How far is Seattle, WA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2081 miles / 3350 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Seattle (SEA) is 3094 miles / 4980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 29 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.395 miles
  • 3349.681 kilometers
  • 1808.683 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
  • 2075.865 miles
  • 3340.782 kilometers
  • 1803.878 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Wales to Seattle generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W