How far is Akutan, AK, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4261 miles / 6857 kilometers / 3703 nautical miles.

Distance from Charleston to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4261.000 miles
• 6857.415 kilometers
• 3702.708 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

• 4251.479 miles
• 6842.093 kilometers
• 3694.435 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 Charleston to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Akutan?

The time difference between Charleston and Akutan is 4 hours. Akutan is 4 hours behind Charleston.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Charleston to Akutan generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Akutan

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

Airport information

Origin	Charleston International Airport
City:	Charleston, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CHS
ICAO Code:	KCHS
Coordinates:	32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W

Destination	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W