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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1391
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Distance from Resolute Bay to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.550 miles
  • 2575.835 kilometers
  • 1390.840 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
  • 1595.554 miles
  • 2567.795 kilometers
  • 1386.499 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 Resolute Bay to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Wrangell generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″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