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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Wrangell (WRG) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 57 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 776.755 miles
  • 1250.066 kilometers
  • 674.981 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
  • 774.610 miles
  • 1246.614 kilometers
  • 673.118 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 Fairbanks to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Wrangell?

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Wrangell.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Wrangell generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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