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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 3150 miles / 5070 kilometers / 2737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Yakutat (YAK) is 4020 miles / 6470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 51 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3150.155 miles
  • 5069.684 kilometers
  • 2737.410 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
  • 3144.336 miles
  • 5060.318 kilometers
  • 2732.353 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 Columbia to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Columbia to Yakutat generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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