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How far is Medicine Hat from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 58 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1605
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867
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Distance from Wrangell to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.225 miles
  • 1604.878 kilometers
  • 866.565 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
  • 994.455 miles
  • 1600.420 kilometers
  • 864.158 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Medicine Hat generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W