How far is Yakutat, AK, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1633 miles / 2628 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 9 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Williston to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1632.933 miles
- 2627.951 kilometers
- 1418.980 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- 1628.433 miles
- 2620.709 kilometers
- 1415.069 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 Williston to Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Yakutat?
The time difference between Williston and Yakutat is 2 hours. Yakutat is 2 hours behind Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Williston to Yakutat generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |