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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3278 miles / 5276 kilometers / 2849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4267 miles / 6867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 9 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Sierra Vista to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3278.219 miles
  • 5275.781 kilometers
  • 2848.694 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
  • 3274.172 miles
  • 5269.269 kilometers
  • 2845.178 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 Sierra Vista to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Wainwright generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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