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How far is Akutan, AK, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4111 miles / 6617 kilometers / 3573 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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6617
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3573
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Distance from Boston to Akutan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Akutan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4111.406 miles
  • 6616.666 kilometers
  • 3572.714 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
  • 4099.781 miles
  • 6597.958 kilometers
  • 3562.613 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 Boston to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Boston to Akutan generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W
Destination Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W