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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1094 miles / 1761 kilometers / 951 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2709 miles / 4359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 40 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1094.091 miles
  • 1760.769 kilometers
  • 950.739 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
  • 1089.697 miles
  • 1753.698 kilometers
  • 946.921 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 Kugluktuk to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Wainwright Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Wainwright generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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