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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3208 miles / 5162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 37 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2513.599 miles
  • 4045.246 kilometers
  • 2184.258 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
  • 2507.450 miles
  • 4035.350 kilometers
  • 2178.915 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 Sheridan to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Wainwright generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′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