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How far is Yakima, WA, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Yakima (YKM) is 1221 miles / 1965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 5 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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Distance from Alamosa to Yakima

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.161 miles
  • 1579.026 kilometers
  • 852.606 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
  • 980.102 miles
  • 1577.321 kilometers
  • 851.685 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 Alamosa to Yakima?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Yakima generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W
Destination Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W