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How far is Akutan, AK, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2994 miles / 4819 kilometers / 2602 nautical miles.

Colorado Springs Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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4819
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2602
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2994.199 miles
  • 4818.697 kilometers
  • 2601.888 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
  • 2986.855 miles
  • 4806.877 kilometers
  • 2595.506 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 Colorado Springs to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Akutan generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 735 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colorado Springs to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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