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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 2251 miles / 3622 kilometers / 1956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Great Falls (GTF) is 2867 miles / 4614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 58 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2250.734 miles
  • 3622.205 kilometers
  • 1955.834 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
  • 2244.876 miles
  • 3612.777 kilometers
  • 1950.743 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Great Falls generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W