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How far is Akutan, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3576 miles / 5755 kilometers / 3107 nautical miles.

Decatur Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Decatur to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3575.744 miles
  • 5754.603 kilometers
  • 3107.237 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
  • 3566.312 miles
  • 5739.423 kilometers
  • 3099.041 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 Decatur to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Decatur to Akutan generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 890 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Decatur to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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