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How far is Cheyenne, WY, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) is 2786 miles / 4484 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Cheyenne (CYS) is 3533 miles / 5686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 11 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Cheyenne Regional Airport

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2786
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2421
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Distance from Wainwright to Cheyenne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2785.985 miles
  • 4483.608 kilometers
  • 2420.955 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
  • 2779.924 miles
  • 4473.854 kilometers
  • 2415.688 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 Cheyenne?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Cheyenne Regional Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Cheyenne generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 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 Cheyenne

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

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 Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W