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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2059.148 miles
  • 3313.878 kilometers
  • 1789.351 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
  • 2052.172 miles
  • 3302.650 kilometers
  • 1783.288 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Akutan to Fort Chipewyan generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W