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How far is Akutan, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4052 miles / 6521 kilometers / 3521 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4051.855 miles
  • 6520.828 kilometers
  • 3520.966 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
  • 4041.209 miles
  • 6503.696 kilometers
  • 3511.715 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 Washington D.C. to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Akutan generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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