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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2503 miles / 4029 kilometers / 2175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Wrangell (WRG) is 3240 miles / 5215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 39 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Wrangell Airport

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2503
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4029
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2175
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Distance from Buffalo to Wrangell

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Wrangell. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2503.333 miles
  • 4028.724 kilometers
  • 2175.337 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
  • 2496.699 miles
  • 4018.047 kilometers
  • 2169.572 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 Buffalo to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wrangell Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Wrangell generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W