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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2936 miles / 4725 kilometers / 2551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3705 miles / 5962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 17 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2936.044 miles
  • 4725.105 kilometers
  • 2551.353 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
  • 2930.244 miles
  • 4715.771 kilometers
  • 2546.313 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 Colorado Springs to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Wainwright generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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