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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3026 miles / 4869 kilometers / 2629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Wainwright (AIN) is 5722 miles / 9208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 42 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Wainwright Airport

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3026
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2629
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Distance from Goose Bay to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.595 miles
  • 4869.224 kilometers
  • 2629.170 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
  • 3015.206 miles
  • 4852.504 kilometers
  • 2620.142 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 Goose Bay to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Wainwright generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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