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How far is Akutan, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 965 miles / 1554 kilometers / 839 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Fairbanks to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 965.431 miles
  • 1553.711 kilometers
  • 838.937 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
  • 962.952 miles
  • 1549.720 kilometers
  • 836.782 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 Fairbanks to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Akutan?

There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Akutan generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Akutan

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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