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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 3473 miles / 5589 kilometers / 3018 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Cherry Capital Airport

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3018
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Distance from Akutan to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3472.810 miles
  • 5588.946 kilometers
  • 3017.790 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
  • 3462.638 miles
  • 5572.575 kilometers
  • 3008.950 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Cherry Capital Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Akutan to Traverse City generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 863 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W