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How far is Yamagata from Wakkanai?

The distance between Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 488 miles / 786 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 10 minutes.

Wakkanai Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Wakkanai to Yamagata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wakkanai to Yamagata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 488.161 miles
  • 785.619 kilometers
  • 424.200 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
  • 488.662 miles
  • 786.425 kilometers
  • 424.636 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 Wakkanai to Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Wakkanai Airport to Yamagata Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wakkanai and Yamagata?

There is no time difference between Wakkanai and Yamagata.

Flight carbon footprint between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Wakkanai to Yamagata generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wakkanai to Yamagata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ).

Airport information

Origin Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E
Destination Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E