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How far is Friday Harbor, WA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor Airport) is 1862 miles / 2997 kilometers / 1618 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Friday Harbor Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Friday Harbor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1861.994 miles
  • 2996.589 kilometers
  • 1618.028 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
  • 1856.335 miles
  • 2987.482 kilometers
  • 1613.111 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 Friday Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Friday Harbor Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD)

On average, flying from Akutan to Friday Harbor generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Friday Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD).

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 Friday Harbor Airport
City: Friday Harbor, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FRD
ICAO Code: KFHR
Coordinates: 48°31′19″N, 123°1′26″W