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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3094 miles / 4979 kilometers / 2688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4026 miles / 6480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 40 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Salina to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3093.834 miles
  • 4979.042 kilometers
  • 2688.468 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
  • 3087.355 miles
  • 4968.616 kilometers
  • 2682.838 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 Salina to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Salina to Wainwright generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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