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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers / 2590 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Long Beach (LGB) is 4124 miles / 6637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 42 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.040 miles
  • 4797.518 kilometers
  • 2590.453 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
  • 2977.278 miles
  • 4791.464 kilometers
  • 2587.184 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Long Beach Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Long Beach generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W