How far is Wainwright, AK, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3269 miles / 5261 kilometers / 2841 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4471 miles / 7196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 55 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3269.164 miles
- 5261.209 kilometers
- 2840.826 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- 3260.477 miles
- 5247.230 kilometers
- 2833.277 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 Buffalo to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Wainwright?
The time difference between Buffalo and Wainwright is 4 hours. Wainwright is 4 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Wainwright generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |