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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 57 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Wrangell to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 776.755 miles
  • 1250.066 kilometers
  • 674.981 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
  • 774.610 miles
  • 1246.614 kilometers
  • 673.118 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wrangell and Fairbanks?

There is no time difference between Wrangell and Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Fairbanks generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 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 Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W