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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2445 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4803 miles / 7729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 34 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.496 miles
  • 3935.645 kilometers
  • 2125.078 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
  • 2436.811 miles
  • 3921.667 kilometers
  • 2117.531 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 Sanikiluaq to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Wainwright generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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