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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 479 miles / 770 kilometers / 416 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Adak Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 478.525 miles
  • 770.111 kilometers
  • 415.827 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
  • 477.092 miles
  • 767.806 kilometers
  • 414.582 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 Akutan to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Adak Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Akutan to Adak Island generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W