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How far is Elko, NV, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers / 2237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Elko (EKO) is 3541 miles / 5698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 57 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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2575
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4144
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2237
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Distance from Wainwright to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2574.658 miles
  • 4143.510 kilometers
  • 2237.317 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
  • 2569.671 miles
  • 4135.485 kilometers
  • 2232.983 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Elko generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W