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How far is Columbia, SC, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers / 2479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Columbia (CAE) is 3570 miles / 5746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 6 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Wrangell to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2852.946 miles
  • 4591.372 kilometers
  • 2479.142 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
  • 2847.883 miles
  • 4583.224 kilometers
  • 2474.743 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 Wrangell to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Columbia generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W