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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 3712 miles / 5974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 25 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2936.044 miles
  • 4725.105 kilometers
  • 2551.353 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
  • 2930.244 miles
  • 4715.771 kilometers
  • 2546.313 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Colorado Springs generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W