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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1300 miles / 2093 kilometers / 1130 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Resolute Bay to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1300.330 miles
  • 2092.678 kilometers
  • 1129.956 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
  • 1294.950 miles
  • 2084.021 kilometers
  • 1125.281 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 Resolute Bay to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Wainwright Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Wainwright generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″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