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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3547 miles / 5708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 8 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2259
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Distance from Wainwright to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.137 miles
  • 4184.516 kilometers
  • 2259.458 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
  • 2595.921 miles
  • 4177.730 kilometers
  • 2255.794 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Sacramento generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W