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How far is Jackson, WY, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Jackson (JAC) is 3237 miles / 5210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 15 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Jackson Hole Airport

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2176
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Distance from Wainwright to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2504.061 miles
  • 4029.896 kilometers
  • 2175.970 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
  • 2498.350 miles
  • 4020.704 kilometers
  • 2171.007 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Jackson Hole Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Jackson generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).

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 Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″W