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How far is Wainwright, AK, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3419 miles / 5502 kilometers / 2971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4620 miles / 7435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 58 minutes.

University Park Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from State College to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3418.804 miles
  • 5502.032 kilometers
  • 2970.860 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
  • 3410.225 miles
  • 5488.226 kilometers
  • 2963.405 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 State College to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from State College to Wainwright generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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