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How far is San Jose, CA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2681 miles / 4314 kilometers / 2329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to San Jose (SJC) is 3638 miles / 5855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 54 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.677 miles
  • 4314.131 kilometers
  • 2329.444 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
  • 2676.670 miles
  • 4307.683 kilometers
  • 2325.963 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Wainwright to San Jose generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W