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How far is Erie, PA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 3289 miles / 5294 kilometers / 2858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Erie (ERI) is 4486 miles / 7220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 36 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Erie International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3289.385 miles
  • 5293.751 kilometers
  • 2858.397 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
  • 3280.900 miles
  • 5280.096 kilometers
  • 2851.024 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Erie International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Erie generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W