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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3658 miles / 5887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 8 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2818.069 miles
  • 4535.242 kilometers
  • 2448.835 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
  • 2810.594 miles
  • 4523.213 kilometers
  • 2442.340 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 Minneapolis to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Wainwright generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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