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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 3608 miles / 5807 kilometers / 3135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 4762 miles / 7663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 7 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3608.025 miles
  • 5806.553 kilometers
  • 3135.288 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
  • 3599.995 miles
  • 5793.631 kilometers
  • 3128.311 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Lynchburg generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 899 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W