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How far is Akutan, AK, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3900 miles / 6277 kilometers / 3389 nautical miles.

Valley International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Harlingen to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3900.255 miles
  • 6276.853 kilometers
  • 3389.229 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
  • 3894.341 miles
  • 6267.334 kilometers
  • 3384.089 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 Harlingen to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Akutan generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Harlingen to Akutan

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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