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How far is Columbia, MO, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 3216 miles / 5175 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Columbia (COU) is 4145 miles / 6671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 29 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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3216
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5175
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2794
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Distance from Wainwright to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3215.775 miles
  • 5175.288 kilometers
  • 2794.432 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
  • 3208.770 miles
  • 5164.014 kilometers
  • 2788.345 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Columbia generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W