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How far is Wichita Falls, TX, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) is 3535 miles / 5689 kilometers / 3072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Wichita Falls (SPS) is 4561 miles / 7340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 3 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Wichita Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Wichita Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3534.857 miles
  • 5688.801 kilometers
  • 3071.707 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
  • 3528.122 miles
  • 5677.963 kilometers
  • 3065.855 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 Wichita Falls?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Wichita Falls Regional Airport is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS)

On average, flying from Wales to Wichita Falls generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 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 Wichita Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS).

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 Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″W