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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 1721 miles / 2769 kilometers / 1495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Gustavus (GST) is 2515 miles / 4047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 41 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Gustavus Airport

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1495
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Distance from Red Lake to Gustavus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Red Lake to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1720.806 miles
  • 2769.369 kilometers
  • 1495.339 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
  • 1715.393 miles
  • 2760.657 kilometers
  • 1490.636 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 Red Lake to Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Gustavus Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Gustavus generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W
Destination Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W