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

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2482 miles / 3994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 51 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1696
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2729
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1473
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Distance from San Francisco to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1695.551 miles
  • 2728.725 kilometers
  • 1473.394 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
  • 1694.474 miles
  • 2726.992 kilometers
  • 1472.458 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 Francisco to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Yakutat generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Francisco to Yakutat

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

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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