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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2181 miles / 3511 kilometers / 1896 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2948 miles / 4744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 43 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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2181
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3511
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1896
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Distance from Yakutat to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.448 miles
  • 3510.700 kilometers
  • 1895.626 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
  • 2176.837 miles
  • 3503.279 kilometers
  • 1891.619 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 Yakutat to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Grand Island generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W