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How far is Chevak, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2870 miles / 4619 kilometers / 2494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Chevak (VAK) is 5041 miles / 8113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 42 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Chevak Airport

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2870
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4619
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2494
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Chevak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Chevak. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2870.243 miles
  • 4619.208 kilometers
  • 2494.173 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
  • 2860.074 miles
  • 4602.843 kilometers
  • 2485.336 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 Sanikiluaq to Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Chevak Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Chevak generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W