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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2762 miles / 4445 kilometers / 2400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3685 miles / 5930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 17 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2762.012 miles
  • 4445.028 kilometers
  • 2400.123 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
  • 2754.654 miles
  • 4433.186 kilometers
  • 2393.729 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 Buffalo to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Yakutat generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 675 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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