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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Wrangell (WRG) is 3544 miles / 5703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 21 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1981
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3188
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1721
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.720 miles
  • 3187.660 kilometers
  • 1721.198 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
  • 1973.897 miles
  • 3176.680 kilometers
  • 1715.270 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 Sanikiluaq to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Wrangell Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Wrangell generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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