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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3367 miles / 5419 kilometers / 2926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Columbus (LCK) is 4374 miles / 7040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 6 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3367.183 miles
  • 5418.956 kilometers
  • 2926.002 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
  • 3359.180 miles
  • 5406.076 kilometers
  • 2919.048 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 6 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Columbus generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 834 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W