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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 3652 miles / 5877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 17 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2818.069 miles
  • 4535.242 kilometers
  • 2448.835 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
  • 2810.594 miles
  • 4523.213 kilometers
  • 2442.340 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Minneapolis generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W