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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2612 miles / 4203 kilometers / 2270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3414 miles / 5494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 45 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2612
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4203
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2270
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Distance from Fargo to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2611.750 miles
  • 4203.205 kilometers
  • 2269.549 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
  • 2604.520 miles
  • 4191.569 kilometers
  • 2263.266 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 Fargo to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Fargo to Wainwright generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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