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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers / 2237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3535 miles / 5689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 51 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2575
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4144
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2237
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Distance from Elko to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2574.658 miles
  • 4143.510 kilometers
  • 2237.317 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
  • 2569.671 miles
  • 4135.485 kilometers
  • 2232.983 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 Elko to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Elko to Wainwright generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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