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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Kulusuk?

The distance between Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2937 miles / 4727 kilometers / 2553 nautical miles.

Kulusuk Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Kulusuk to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2937.365 miles
  • 4727.230 kilometers
  • 2552.500 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
  • 2926.466 miles
  • 4709.691 kilometers
  • 2543.030 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 Kulusuk to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Kulusuk Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Kulusuk to Yakutat generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kulusuk to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″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