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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Traverse City (TVC) is 2860 miles / 4602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 58 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Wrangell to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.228 miles
  • 3478.160 kilometers
  • 1878.056 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
  • 2155.353 miles
  • 3468.705 kilometers
  • 1872.951 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Traverse City generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W