How far is Wainwright, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2542 miles / 4090 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3318 miles / 5340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 44 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.517 miles
- 4090.175 kilometers
- 2208.518 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- 2534.288 miles
- 4078.541 kilometers
- 2202.236 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 Grand Forks to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Wainwright generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |