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How far is Sierra Vista, AZ, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) is 3278 miles / 5276 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Sierra Vista (FHU) is 4272 miles / 6875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 15 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Sierra Vista Municipal Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Sierra Vista

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3278.219 miles
  • 5275.781 kilometers
  • 2848.694 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
  • 3274.172 miles
  • 5269.269 kilometers
  • 2845.178 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 Sierra Vista?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Sierra Vista generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 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 Sierra Vista

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU).

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 Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″W