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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 17 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2026
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3261
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1761
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Distance from Seattle to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2026.306 miles
  • 3261.024 kilometers
  • 1760.812 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
  • 2021.462 miles
  • 3253.227 kilometers
  • 1756.602 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 Seattle to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Wainwright generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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