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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Arctic Bay to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.161 miles
  • 2782.815 kilometers
  • 1502.600 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
  • 1723.505 miles
  • 2773.712 kilometers
  • 1497.685 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 Arctic Bay to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Wrangell generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W
Destination 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