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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Kuujjuaq?

The distance between Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2582 miles / 4156 kilometers / 2244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuaq (YVP) to Wainwright (AIN) is 5116 miles / 8233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 54 minutes.

Kuujjuaq Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2582
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4156
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2244
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Distance from Kuujjuaq to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2582.368 miles
  • 4155.919 kilometers
  • 2244.017 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
  • 2572.909 miles
  • 4140.696 kilometers
  • 2235.797 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 Kuujjuaq to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuaq Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Kuujjuaq to Wainwright generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuujjuaq to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″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