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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 3433 miles / 5526 kilometers / 2984 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3433.485 miles
  • 5525.659 kilometers
  • 2983.617 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
  • 3423.127 miles
  • 5508.989 kilometers
  • 2974.616 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 852 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W