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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1573 miles / 2532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 51 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Wrangell Airport

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780
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1255
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678
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Distance from Fort Smith to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.063 miles
  • 1255.389 kilometers
  • 677.856 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
  • 777.447 miles
  • 1251.180 kilometers
  • 675.583 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 Smith to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Wrangell generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Smith to Wrangell

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″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