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How far is Thunder Bay from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 2697 miles / 4340 kilometers / 2343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 3663 miles / 5895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 30 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2696.655 miles
  • 4339.846 kilometers
  • 2343.329 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
  • 2688.676 miles
  • 4327.005 kilometers
  • 2336.396 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Thunder Bay generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W