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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2648 miles / 4261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 14 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport

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1852
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2980
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1609
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Distance from Vernal to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.893 miles
  • 2980.333 kilometers
  • 1609.251 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
  • 1848.849 miles
  • 2975.434 kilometers
  • 1606.606 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 Vernal to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Vernal to Yakutat generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Yakutat

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

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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