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How far is Chevak, AK, from Yellowknife?

The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 1623 miles / 2612 kilometers / 1410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Chevak (VAK) is 2554 miles / 4111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 18 minutes.

Yellowknife Airport – Chevak Airport

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1623
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2612
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1410
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Distance from Yellowknife to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1622.838 miles
  • 2611.704 kilometers
  • 1410.207 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
  • 1616.794 miles
  • 2601.977 kilometers
  • 1404.955 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 Yellowknife to Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Chevak Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Yellowknife to Chevak generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yellowknife to Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

Airport information

Origin Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″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