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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2805 miles / 4515 kilometers / 2438 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Paamiut to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2805.222 miles
  • 4514.568 kilometers
  • 2437.672 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
  • 2794.974 miles
  • 4498.074 kilometers
  • 2428.766 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 Paamiut to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Paamiut to Yakutat generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paamiut to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″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