How far is Yakutat, AK, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 50 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 606.448 miles
- 975.984 kilometers
- 526.989 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- 604.280 miles
- 972.494 kilometers
- 525.105 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 Nelson to Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Yakutat Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Yakutat?
The time difference between Fort Nelson and Yakutat is 1 hour. Yakutat is 1 hour behind Fort Nelson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Yakutat generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 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 Nelson to Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |
| Destination | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |