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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Minot, ND?

The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3116 miles / 5014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 27 minutes.

Minot International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2429
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3909
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2111
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Distance from Minot to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.020 miles
  • 3909.128 kilometers
  • 2110.760 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
  • 2422.175 miles
  • 3898.113 kilometers
  • 2104.812 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 Minot to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Minot to Wainwright generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″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