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How far is Minot, ND, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Minot (MOT) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 31 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Minot International Airport

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2429
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3909
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2111
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Distance from Wainwright to Minot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.020 miles
  • 3909.128 kilometers
  • 2110.760 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
  • 2422.175 miles
  • 3898.113 kilometers
  • 2104.812 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 Minot?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Minot International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Minot International Airport (MOT)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Minot generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 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 Minot

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

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 Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W