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How far is Cat Lake from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 2951 miles / 4749 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Cat Lake Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2950.714 miles
  • 4748.714 kilometers
  • 2564.100 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
  • 2941.172 miles
  • 4733.357 kilometers
  • 2555.808 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Cat Lake Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Akutan to Cat Lake generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W