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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 2833 miles / 4560 kilometers / 2462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 49 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.415 miles
  • 4559.940 kilometers
  • 2462.171 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
  • 2827.942 miles
  • 4551.132 kilometers
  • 2457.414 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Grand Junction generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W