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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2697 miles / 4340 kilometers / 2343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3659 miles / 5889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 24 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2697
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4340
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2696.655 miles
  • 4339.846 kilometers
  • 2343.329 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
  • 2688.676 miles
  • 4327.005 kilometers
  • 2336.396 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 Thunder Bay to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Wainwright generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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