How far is Wainwright, AK, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2985 miles / 4805 kilometers / 2594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3880 miles / 6245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 28 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2985.494 miles
- 4804.687 kilometers
- 2594.323 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- 2978.689 miles
- 4793.735 kilometers
- 2588.410 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 Lincoln to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Wainwright?
The time difference between Lincoln and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Wainwright generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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 |