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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Yuma (YUM) is 4417 miles / 7109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 174 hours 38 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3163.104 miles
  • 5090.522 kilometers
  • 2748.662 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
  • 3158.490 miles
  • 5083.096 kilometers
  • 2744.652 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Yuma International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Wales to Yuma generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W