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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2284 miles / 3675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 32 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1638
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1423
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Distance from Jackson to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.119 miles
  • 2636.297 kilometers
  • 1423.486 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
  • 1634.880 miles
  • 2631.084 kilometers
  • 1420.672 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 Jackson to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Yakutat Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Jackson to Yakutat generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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