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How far is Akutan, AK, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4272 miles / 6876 kilometers / 3713 nautical miles.

Wilmington International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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3713
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Distance from Wilmington to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4272.483 miles
  • 6875.894 kilometers
  • 3712.686 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
  • 4262.496 miles
  • 6859.822 kilometers
  • 3704.008 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 Wilmington to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Akutan generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wilmington to Akutan

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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