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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2503 miles / 4029 kilometers / 2175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Buffalo (BUF) is 3237 miles / 5210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 43 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Wrangell to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2503.333 miles
  • 4028.724 kilometers
  • 2175.337 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
  • 2496.699 miles
  • 4018.047 kilometers
  • 2169.572 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 Wrangell to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Buffalo generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W