How far is Wainwright, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3640 miles / 5858 kilometers / 3163 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4858 miles / 7818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 32 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3639.773 miles
- 5857.647 kilometers
- 3162.876 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- 3631.548 miles
- 5844.410 kilometers
- 3155.729 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 Richmond to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Richmond to Wainwright generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |