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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 2531 miles / 4073 kilometers / 2199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Bismarck (BIS) is 3227 miles / 5193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 50 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2530.910 miles
  • 4073.105 kilometers
  • 2199.301 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
  • 2524.061 miles
  • 4062.083 kilometers
  • 2193.349 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Bismarck 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 Wainwright to Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W