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How far is Washington D.C. from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 4072 miles / 6553 kilometers / 3538 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4071.959 miles
  • 6553.182 kilometers
  • 3538.435 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
  • 4061.277 miles
  • 6535.992 kilometers
  • 3529.153 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Akutan to Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W