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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2771 miles / 4459 kilometers / 2408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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4459
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2408
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Distance from Brookings to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2770.941 miles
  • 4459.397 kilometers
  • 2407.882 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
  • 2763.846 miles
  • 4447.979 kilometers
  • 2401.716 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 Brookings to Wainwright?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Brookings to Wainwright generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Wainwright

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

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″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