How far is Akutan, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3673 miles / 5911 kilometers / 3192 nautical miles.

Distance from Detroit to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3673.136 miles
• 5911.339 kilometers
• 3191.868 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

• 3662.859 miles
• 5894.801 kilometers
• 3182.938 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 Detroit to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Akutan?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Detroit to Akutan generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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