How far is Wainwright, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3119 miles / 5019 kilometers / 2710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4041 miles / 6503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3118.589 miles
• 5018.883 kilometers
• 2709.980 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

• 3110.830 miles
• 5006.395 kilometers
• 2703.237 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 Chicago to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Wainwright?

The time difference between Chicago and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Wainwright generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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