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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 3296 miles / 5304 kilometers / 2864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 4234 miles / 6814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 2 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3295.824 miles
  • 5304.115 kilometers
  • 2863.993 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
  • 3288.147 miles
  • 5291.760 kilometers
  • 2857.322 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Indianapolis generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W