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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers / 877 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 41 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1008.823 miles
  • 1623.544 kilometers
  • 876.643 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
  • 1005.212 miles
  • 1617.732 kilometers
  • 873.505 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 Fort Chipewyan to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Yakutat Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Yakutat generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Chipewyan to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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