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How far is Akutan, AK, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3896 miles / 6269 kilometers / 3385 nautical miles.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Jackson to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3895.563 miles
  • 6269.300 kilometers
  • 3385.151 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
  • 3887.344 miles
  • 6256.074 kilometers
  • 3378.009 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 Jackson to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Akutan generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 977 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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