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How far is State College, PA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 3419 miles / 5502 kilometers / 2971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to State College (SCE) is 4616 miles / 7429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 54 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3418.804 miles
  • 5502.032 kilometers
  • 2970.860 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
  • 3410.225 miles
  • 5488.226 kilometers
  • 2963.405 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to University Park Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Wainwright to State College generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W