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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2787 miles / 4486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 35 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.164 miles
  • 3181.936 kilometers
  • 1718.108 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
  • 1976.109 miles
  • 3180.239 kilometers
  • 1717.192 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 Palmdale to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Yakutat generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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