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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4052 miles / 6521 kilometers / 3521 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 4051.855 miles
  • 6520.828 kilometers
  • 3520.966 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
  • 4041.209 miles
  • 6503.696 kilometers
  • 3511.715 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Akutan to Washington D.C. generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W