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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 3271 miles / 5264 kilometers / 2843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Traverse City (TVC) is 4397 miles / 7076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 32 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Wales to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3271.102 miles
  • 5264.328 kilometers
  • 2842.510 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
  • 3261.683 miles
  • 5249.169 kilometers
  • 2834.325 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Cherry Capital Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Wales to Traverse City generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 809 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W