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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1565 miles / 2519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 22 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Wrangell Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 801.094 miles
  • 1289.236 kilometers
  • 696.132 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
  • 798.347 miles
  • 1284.815 kilometers
  • 693.744 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 Fort Chipewyan to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Wrangell Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Wrangell generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Chipewyan to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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