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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 4133 miles / 6651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 49 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2968.130 miles
  • 4776.742 kilometers
  • 2579.234 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
  • 2964.368 miles
  • 4770.688 kilometers
  • 2575.966 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Los Angeles generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W