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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Nantucket, MA?

The distance between Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4661 miles / 7502 kilometers / 4051 nautical miles.

Nantucket Memorial Airport – Adak Airport

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4051
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Distance from Nantucket to Adak Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantucket to Adak Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4661.332 miles
  • 7501.686 kilometers
  • 4050.587 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
  • 4648.488 miles
  • 7481.016 kilometers
  • 4039.425 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 Nantucket to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Adak Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Nantucket to Adak Island generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nantucket to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W