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How far is Rochester, MN, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 2894 miles / 4658 kilometers / 2515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Rochester (RST) is 3735 miles / 6011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 50 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2894.204 miles
  • 4657.769 kilometers
  • 2514.994 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
  • 2886.724 miles
  • 4645.732 kilometers
  • 2508.494 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Rochester International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Rochester generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 709 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W