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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2165 miles / 3485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 11 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1426
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2295
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1239
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Distance from Gillam to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.924 miles
  • 2294.802 kilometers
  • 1239.094 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
  • 1421.018 miles
  • 2286.907 kilometers
  • 1234.831 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 Gillam to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Gillam to Wrangell generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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