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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 31 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1585
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2551
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1378
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Distance from Grand Forks to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.365 miles
  • 2551.398 kilometers
  • 1377.645 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
  • 1580.848 miles
  • 2544.128 kilometers
  • 1373.719 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 Grand Forks to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Wrangell generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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