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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3130 miles / 5037 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4020 miles / 6470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 28 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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3130
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2720
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Distance from Liberal to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.628 miles
  • 5036.647 kilometers
  • 2719.572 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
  • 3123.710 miles
  • 5027.124 kilometers
  • 2714.430 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 Liberal to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Liberal to Wainwright generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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