How far is Wainwright, AK, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3070 miles / 4940 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4173 miles / 6715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 36 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3069.757 miles
- 4940.295 kilometers
- 2667.546 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- 3066.113 miles
- 4934.431 kilometers
- 2664.380 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 San Diego to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Wainwright generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |