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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2768 miles / 4455 kilometers / 2405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3529 miles / 5679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 39 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2768.039 miles
  • 4454.727 kilometers
  • 2405.360 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
  • 2761.791 miles
  • 4444.672 kilometers
  • 2399.931 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 Scottsbluff to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Wainwright generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 676 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W
Destination 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