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

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

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 28 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1585
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2551
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1378
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Distance from Wrangell to Grand Forks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wrangell to Grand Forks. 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 Wrangell to Grand Forks?

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

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

On average, flying from Wrangell to Grand Forks 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 Wrangell to Grand Forks

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

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 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