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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3808 miles / 6129 kilometers / 3309 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3808.393 miles
  • 6129.014 kilometers
  • 3309.403 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
  • 3797.552 miles
  • 6111.567 kilometers
  • 3299.982 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Akutan to Buffalo generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W