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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers / 1998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3928 miles / 6321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 19 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2299
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3700
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1998
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Distance from Wemindji to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2299.343 miles
  • 3700.434 kilometers
  • 1998.074 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
  • 2291.653 miles
  • 3688.058 kilometers
  • 1991.392 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 Wemindji to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Yakutat generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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