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How far is Yamagata from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 4546 miles / 7315 kilometers / 3950 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Yamagata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Yamagata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4545.582 miles
  • 7315.405 kilometers
  • 3950.003 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
  • 4533.820 miles
  • 7296.476 kilometers
  • 3939.782 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 Vancouver to Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 9 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Yamagata generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Yamagata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E