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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3709 miles / 5968 kilometers / 3223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4837 miles / 7784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 36 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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3709
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5968
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3223
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Distance from Raleigh to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3708.535 miles
  • 5968.309 kilometers
  • 3222.629 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
  • 3700.684 miles
  • 5955.674 kilometers
  • 3215.807 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 Raleigh to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Wainwright generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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