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How far is Salina, KS, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers / 2688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Salina (SLN) is 4025 miles / 6477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 47 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3093.834 miles
  • 4979.042 kilometers
  • 2688.468 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
  • 3087.355 miles
  • 4968.616 kilometers
  • 2682.838 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Salina generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 762 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W