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How far is Seattle, WA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Seattle (BFI) is 2810 miles / 4522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 4 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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2021
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3253
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1757
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Distance from Wainwright to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2021.354 miles
  • 3253.054 kilometers
  • 1756.509 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
  • 2016.506 miles
  • 3245.252 kilometers
  • 1752.296 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 Wainwright to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Seattle generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W