How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2542 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3320 miles / 5343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 48 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.517 miles
- 4090.175 kilometers
- 2208.518 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- 2534.288 miles
- 4078.541 kilometers
- 2202.236 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Grand Forks generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |
| Destination | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |