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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 9 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1875
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3018
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Distance from Grand Forks to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.286 miles
  • 3017.980 kilometers
  • 1629.579 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
  • 1869.944 miles
  • 3009.384 kilometers
  • 1624.937 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 Grand Forks to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Yakutat generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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