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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers / 1078 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 14 minutes.

Whatì Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1241
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1997
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1078
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Distance from Whatì to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.045 miles
  • 1997.269 kilometers
  • 1078.439 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
  • 1236.383 miles
  • 1989.766 kilometers
  • 1074.387 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 Whatì to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Wainwright Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Whatì to Wainwright generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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