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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers / 1659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2719 miles / 4376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 20 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1909
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1659
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Distance from Santa Maria to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1909.170 miles
  • 3072.512 kilometers
  • 1659.024 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
  • 1908.332 miles
  • 3071.163 kilometers
  • 1658.295 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 Santa Maria to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Yakutat generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′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