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How far is Grande Prairie from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Grande Prairie Airport

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2972
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1605
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Distance from Akutan to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.569 miles
  • 2971.765 kilometers
  • 1604.625 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
  • 1840.402 miles
  • 2961.839 kilometers
  • 1599.265 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Akutan to Grande Prairie generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W