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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2781 miles / 4476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 3 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport

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3317
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1791
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Distance from Brookings to Yakutat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brookings to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.192 miles
  • 3317.168 kilometers
  • 1791.127 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
  • 2056.041 miles
  • 3308.877 kilometers
  • 1786.651 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 Brookings to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Brookings to Yakutat generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W
Destination Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W