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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Montrose Regional Airport

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2878
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4632
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2501
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Distance from Akutan to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2878.337 miles
  • 4632.235 kilometers
  • 2501.207 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
  • 2871.450 miles
  • 4621.151 kilometers
  • 2495.222 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Montrose Regional Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Akutan to Montrose generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W