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How far is Hancock, MI, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Hancock (Houghton County Memorial Airport) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers / 2423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Hancock (CMX) is 3809 miles / 6130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 58 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Houghton County Memorial Airport

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2788
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Distance from Wainwright to Hancock

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Hancock. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2788.163 miles
  • 4487.113 kilometers
  • 2422.847 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
  • 2780.138 miles
  • 4474.199 kilometers
  • 2415.874 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 Wainwright to Hancock?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Hancock generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Hancock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W
Destination Houghton County Memorial Airport
City: Hancock, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMX
ICAO Code: KCMX
Coordinates: 47°10′6″N, 88°29′20″W