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How far is Akutan, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3079 miles / 4956 kilometers / 2676 nautical miles.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Brainerd to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3079.300 miles
  • 4955.653 kilometers
  • 2675.839 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
  • 3070.061 miles
  • 4940.784 kilometers
  • 2667.810 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 Brainerd to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Akutan generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brainerd to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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