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How far is Akutan, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3481 miles / 5603 kilometers / 3025 nautical miles.

Joplin Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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5603
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3025
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Distance from Joplin to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3481.427 miles
  • 5602.813 kilometers
  • 3025.277 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
  • 3472.992 miles
  • 5589.239 kilometers
  • 3017.947 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 Joplin to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Joplin to Akutan generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Joplin to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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