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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arviat (YEK) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3437 miles / 5532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 0 minutes.

Arviat Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1870
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3010
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1625
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Distance from Arviat to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1870.147 miles
  • 3009.710 kilometers
  • 1625.113 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
  • 1863.140 miles
  • 2998.433 kilometers
  • 1619.024 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 Arviat to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Arviat to Wainwright generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arviat to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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