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How far is Tampa, FL, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 4353 miles / 7006 kilometers / 3783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Tampa (TPA) is 5508 miles / 8864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 196 hours 8 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4353.476 miles
  • 7006.240 kilometers
  • 3783.067 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
  • 4346.264 miles
  • 6994.634 kilometers
  • 3776.800 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Tampa International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Wales to Tampa generates about 501 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 501 kilograms equals 1 104 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 Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W