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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Yakutat (YAK) is 5453 miles / 8776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 12 minutes.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2487
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4002
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2161
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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.532 miles
  • 4001.685 kilometers
  • 2160.737 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
  • 2477.634 miles
  • 3987.366 kilometers
  • 2153.005 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Yakutat generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″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