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How far is San Jose, CA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2682 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to San Jose (SJC) is 3914 miles / 6299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 9 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – San Jose International Airport

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2682
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4315
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2330
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Distance from Wales to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.517 miles
  • 4315.484 kilometers
  • 2330.175 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
  • 2676.925 miles
  • 4308.093 kilometers
  • 2326.184 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Wales to San Jose generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 654 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W