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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2970 miles / 4779 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4019 miles / 6468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 21 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Pellston to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2969.632 miles
  • 4779.160 kilometers
  • 2580.540 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
  • 2961.331 miles
  • 4765.801 kilometers
  • 2573.326 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 Pellston to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Pellston Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Pellston to Wainwright generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pellston to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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