How far is Wainwright, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Wainwright (AIN) is 567 miles / 913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 14 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 512.577 miles
- 824.913 kilometers
- 445.417 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- 510.844 miles
- 822.124 kilometers
- 443.911 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 Fairbanks to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Wainwright?
There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Wainwright.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Wainwright generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |