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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Wainwright (AIN) is 6267 miles / 10085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 42 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2261
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3638
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1965
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Distance from Iqaluit to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.833 miles
  • 3638.458 kilometers
  • 1964.610 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
  • 2252.003 miles
  • 3624.247 kilometers
  • 1956.937 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 Iqaluit to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Wainwright generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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