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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2348 miles / 3779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 36 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1655
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2663
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1438
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Distance from Cat Lake to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.903 miles
  • 2663.308 kilometers
  • 1438.072 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
  • 1649.576 miles
  • 2654.735 kilometers
  • 1433.442 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 Cat Lake to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Wrangell generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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