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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3853 miles / 6201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 14 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2932.735 miles
  • 4719.780 kilometers
  • 2548.477 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
  • 2928.442 miles
  • 4712.871 kilometers
  • 2544.747 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 Jackson to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Jackson to Yakutat generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′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