Airport Comparison
| JFK | YKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Chan Gurney Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | YKN |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KYKN |
| City | New York | Yankton |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,306 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 42.920000, -97.390000 |
New York (JFK) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 1,967 kilometers (1,223 miles / 1,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in New York, it's 21:25 in Yankton.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,293 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.
The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.