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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Wrangell (WRG) is 4684 miles / 7538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 32 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Cartwright to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.949 miles
  • 4575.283 kilometers
  • 2470.455 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
  • 2833.422 miles
  • 4559.950 kilometers
  • 2462.176 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 Cartwright to Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Wrangell Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Wrangell generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartwright to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″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