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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2481 miles / 3994 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3212 miles / 5170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 11 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.497 miles
  • 3993.582 kilometers
  • 2156.362 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
  • 2475.918 miles
  • 3984.604 kilometers
  • 2151.514 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 Idaho Falls to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Wainwright generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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