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How far is Vernal, UT, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 2840 miles / 4571 kilometers / 2468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Vernal (VEL) is 3877 miles / 6240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 10 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Vernal Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2840.127 miles
  • 4570.742 kilometers
  • 2468.003 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
  • 2833.685 miles
  • 4560.375 kilometers
  • 2462.405 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Vernal Regional Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Wales to Vernal generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 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 Vernal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W