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How far is Lopez, WA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Lopez (LPS) is 2779 miles / 4472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 11 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1949
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3137
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1694
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Distance from Wainwright to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.159 miles
  • 3136.868 kilometers
  • 1693.773 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
  • 1944.345 miles
  • 3129.120 kilometers
  • 1689.590 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Lopez generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W