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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2833 miles / 4560 kilometers / 2462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3705 miles / 5963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 42 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.415 miles
  • 4559.940 kilometers
  • 2462.171 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
  • 2827.942 miles
  • 4551.132 kilometers
  • 2457.414 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 Junction to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Wainwright generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 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 Junction to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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