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How far is Thompson from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1320 miles / 2124 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Thompson (YTH) is 1984 miles / 3193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 23 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Thompson Airport

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1320
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2124
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1147
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Distance from Wrangell to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1319.608 miles
  • 2123.703 kilometers
  • 1146.708 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
  • 1315.091 miles
  • 2116.434 kilometers
  • 1142.783 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Thompson generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W