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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2817 miles / 4534 kilometers / 2448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3648 miles / 5871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 37 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2817.017 miles
  • 4533.550 kilometers
  • 2447.921 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
  • 2809.966 miles
  • 4522.201 kilometers
  • 2441.793 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 Sioux Falls to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Wainwright generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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