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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2534 miles / 4078 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3501 miles / 5634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2534
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4078
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2202
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2533.660 miles
  • 4077.530 kilometers
  • 2201.690 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
  • 2525.903 miles
  • 4065.047 kilometers
  • 2194.950 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 Sioux Lookout to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Wainwright generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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