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How far is North Platte, NE, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 2880 miles / 4634 kilometers / 2502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to North Platte (LBF) is 3761 miles / 6053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 0 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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2880
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4634
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2502
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Distance from Wainwright to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2879.661 miles
  • 4634.365 kilometers
  • 2502.357 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
  • 2873.205 miles
  • 4623.976 kilometers
  • 2496.747 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 North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Wainwright to North Platte generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

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 North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W