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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Columbus (LCK) is 3114 miles / 5011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 46 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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4006
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2163
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Distance from Wrangell to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2489.079 miles
  • 4005.784 kilometers
  • 2162.950 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
  • 2483.337 miles
  • 3996.543 kilometers
  • 2157.961 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Columbus generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W