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How far is Wainwright, AK, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2681 miles / 4314 kilometers / 2329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3638 miles / 5855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 57 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2681
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2329
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Distance from San Jose to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.677 miles
  • 4314.131 kilometers
  • 2329.444 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
  • 2676.670 miles
  • 4307.683 kilometers
  • 2325.963 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 Jose to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Wainwright generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 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 Jose to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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