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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2151 miles / 3461 kilometers / 1869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3988 miles / 6418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 59 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2151
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1869
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.738 miles
  • 3461.277 kilometers
  • 1868.940 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
  • 2143.198 miles
  • 3449.143 kilometers
  • 1862.388 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Yakutat generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 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