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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1039 miles / 1673 kilometers / 903 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 26 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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903
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Distance from Kelowna to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1039.244 miles
  • 1672.501 kilometers
  • 903.078 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
  • 1036.716 miles
  • 1668.432 kilometers
  • 900.881 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 Kelowna to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Yakutat generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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