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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3704 miles / 5960 kilometers / 3218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4935 miles / 7942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 2 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3703.595 miles
  • 5960.359 kilometers
  • 3218.336 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
  • 3695.355 miles
  • 5947.098 kilometers
  • 3211.176 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 Norfolk to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Wainwright generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Wainwright

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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