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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3546 miles / 5707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 10 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2600
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4185
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2259
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Distance from Sacramento to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.137 miles
  • 4184.516 kilometers
  • 2259.458 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
  • 2595.921 miles
  • 4177.730 kilometers
  • 2255.794 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 Sacramento to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Wainwright generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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