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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 3002 miles / 4832 kilometers / 2609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Traverse City (TVC) is 4120 miles / 6631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 17 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3002.233 miles
  • 4831.625 kilometers
  • 2608.869 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
  • 2994.050 miles
  • 4818.456 kilometers
  • 2601.758 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Traverse City generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W