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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Sheridan (SHR) is 3213 miles / 5171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 46 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2513.599 miles
  • 4045.246 kilometers
  • 2184.258 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
  • 2507.450 miles
  • 4035.350 kilometers
  • 2178.915 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Sheridan generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W