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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3547 miles / 5708 kilometers / 3082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4745 miles / 7636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 26 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3546.517 miles
  • 5707.565 kilometers
  • 3081.839 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
  • 3538.115 miles
  • 5694.045 kilometers
  • 3074.538 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 Washington D.C. to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Wainwright generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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