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How far is Houston, TX, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3801 miles / 6117 kilometers / 3303 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3800.964 miles
  • 6117.058 kilometers
  • 3302.947 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
  • 3793.873 miles
  • 6105.647 kilometers
  • 3296.785 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Akutan to Houston generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 952 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W