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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Omaha, NE?

The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2977 miles / 4791 kilometers / 2587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3825 miles / 6155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 31 minutes.

Eppley Airfield – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Omaha to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2977.108 miles
  • 4791.190 kilometers
  • 2587.036 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
  • 2970.173 miles
  • 4780.030 kilometers
  • 2581.010 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 Omaha to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Omaha to Wainwright generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″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