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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 14 minutes.

Whatì Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Whatì to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 782.434 miles
  • 1259.205 kilometers
  • 679.916 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
  • 779.670 miles
  • 1254.757 kilometers
  • 677.515 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 Whatì to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Yakutat Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Whatì to Yakutat generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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