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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2504 miles / 4029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 7 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Yakutat to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.286 miles
  • 3017.980 kilometers
  • 1629.579 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
  • 1869.944 miles
  • 3009.384 kilometers
  • 1624.937 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 Yakutat to Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Grand Forks generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W