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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 4072 miles / 6554 kilometers / 3539 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Wings Field

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4072
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6554
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3539
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Distance from Akutan to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4072.327 miles
  • 6553.776 kilometers
  • 3538.756 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
  • 4061.327 miles
  • 6536.072 kilometers
  • 3529.196 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Wings Field is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Akutan to Philadelphia generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W