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How far is Yakutat, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2118 miles / 3408 kilometers / 1840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2919 miles / 4698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 54 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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2118
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3408
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1840
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Distance from San Diego to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2117.599 miles
  • 3407.945 kilometers
  • 1840.143 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
  • 2116.808 miles
  • 3406.672 kilometers
  • 1839.456 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 San Diego to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from San Diego to Yakutat generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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