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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2489.225 miles
  • 4006.019 kilometers
  • 2163.077 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
  • 2479.952 miles
  • 3991.095 kilometers
  • 2155.019 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 Ilulissat to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Yakutat generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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