How far is Wrangell, AK, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Wrangell Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Wrangell
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Wrangell. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 396.873 miles
- 638.705 kilometers
- 344.873 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- 395.610 miles
- 636.672 kilometers
- 343.775 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 Nelson to Wrangell?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Wrangell?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Wrangell generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 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 Nelson to Wrangell
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |
| Destination | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W |