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How far is Chicago, IL, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3527 miles / 5676 kilometers / 3065 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3527.071 miles
  • 5676.270 kilometers
  • 3064.941 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
  • 3517.333 miles
  • 5660.598 kilometers
  • 3056.478 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Chicago Midway International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Akutan to Chicago generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W