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How far is Akutan, AK, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3493 miles / 5621 kilometers / 3035 nautical miles.

Columbia Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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3493
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5621
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3035
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Distance from Columbia to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3492.695 miles
  • 5620.948 kilometers
  • 3035.069 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
  • 3483.775 miles
  • 5606.592 kilometers
  • 3027.317 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 Columbia to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Akutan generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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