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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 57 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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761
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1224
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661
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Distance from Wrangell to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 760.601 miles
  • 1224.068 kilometers
  • 660.944 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
  • 758.898 miles
  • 1221.327 kilometers
  • 659.464 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 Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Fort Mcpherson generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W