How far is Wainwright, AK, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3134 miles / 5044 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4059 miles / 6532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3133.992 miles
- 5043.672 kilometers
- 2723.365 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- 3126.236 miles
- 5031.189 kilometers
- 2716.625 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 Chicago to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Wainwright?
The time difference between Chicago and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Wainwright generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |