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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Wrangell (WRG) is 219 miles / 352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 11 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.899 miles
  • 273.427 kilometers
  • 147.639 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
  • 169.620 miles
  • 272.976 kilometers
  • 147.395 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 Prince Rupert to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Wrangell Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Wrangell generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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