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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2810 miles / 4522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 7 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Wainwright Airport

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2021
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3253
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1757
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Distance from Seattle to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2021.354 miles
  • 3253.054 kilometers
  • 1756.509 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
  • 2016.506 miles
  • 3245.252 kilometers
  • 1752.296 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 Seattle to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Wainwright generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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