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How far is South Caicos from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and South Caicos (South Caicos Airport) is 5198 miles / 8366 kilometers / 4517 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – South Caicos Airport

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Distance from Akutan to South Caicos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5198.397 miles
  • 8366.010 kilometers
  • 4517.284 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
  • 5190.473 miles
  • 8353.257 kilometers
  • 4510.398 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 South Caicos?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to South Caicos Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and South Caicos Airport (XSC)

On average, flying from Akutan to South Caicos generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to South Caicos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and South Caicos Airport (XSC).

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 South Caicos Airport
City: South Caicos
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: XSC
ICAO Code: MBSC
Coordinates: 21°30′56″N, 71°31′42″W