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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2997 miles / 4824 kilometers / 2605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3862 miles / 6215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 14 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2997.427 miles
  • 4823.892 kilometers
  • 2604.693 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
  • 2991.926 miles
  • 4815.039 kilometers
  • 2599.913 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 Alamosa to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Wainwright generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W
Destination 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