How far is Chicago, IL, from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3134 miles / 5044 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Chicago (MDW) is 4054 miles / 6525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 32 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3133.992 miles
- 5043.672 kilometers
- 2723.365 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- 3126.236 miles
- 5031.189 kilometers
- 2716.625 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Chicago generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |