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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3269 miles / 5261 kilometers / 2841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4499 miles / 7241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 52 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3269.164 miles
  • 5261.209 kilometers
  • 2840.826 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
  • 3260.477 miles
  • 5247.230 kilometers
  • 2833.277 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 Buffalo to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Wainwright generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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