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How far is Durango, CO, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 2947 miles / 4742 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2946.801 miles
  • 4742.417 kilometers
  • 2560.700 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
  • 2940.079 miles
  • 4731.599 kilometers
  • 2554.859 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Akutan to Durango generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W