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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Grise Fiord?

The distance between Grise Fiord (Grise Fiord Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

Grise Fiord Airport – Wrangell Airport

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2960
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1598
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Distance from Grise Fiord to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1839.232 miles
  • 2959.958 kilometers
  • 1598.249 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
  • 1833.249 miles
  • 2950.329 kilometers
  • 1593.050 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 Grise Fiord to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Grise Fiord Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Grise Fiord to Wrangell generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grise Fiord to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Grise Fiord Airport
City: Grise Fiord
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGZ
ICAO Code: CYGZ
Coordinates: 76°25′33″N, 82°54′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