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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1435 miles / 2310 kilometers / 1247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2179 miles / 3506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 46 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Whale Cove to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.170 miles
  • 2309.683 kilometers
  • 1247.129 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
  • 1430.211 miles
  • 2301.701 kilometers
  • 1242.819 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 Whale Cove to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Wrangell generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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