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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2972 miles / 4783 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Yakutat (YAK) is 5128 miles / 8253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 10 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Cartwright to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2972.146 miles
  • 4783.205 kilometers
  • 2582.724 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
  • 2962.038 miles
  • 4766.938 kilometers
  • 2573.941 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 Cartwright to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Yakutat generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartwright to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″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