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How far is Yellowknife from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1662 miles / 2674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 34 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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751
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1209
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653
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Distance from Wrangell to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 751.136 miles
  • 1208.836 kilometers
  • 652.719 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
  • 748.830 miles
  • 1205.125 kilometers
  • 650.715 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Yellowknife generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W