How far is Fort Nelson from Wrangell, AK?
The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 59 minutes.
Wrangell Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Wrangell to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wrangell to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 396.873 miles
- 638.705 kilometers
- 344.873 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- 395.610 miles
- 636.672 kilometers
- 343.775 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wrangell and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Wrangell to Fort Nelson generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |