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How far is Sydney from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 4274 miles / 6879 kilometers / 3714 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4274.302 miles
  • 6878.822 kilometers
  • 3714.267 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
  • 4261.442 miles
  • 6858.126 kilometers
  • 3703.092 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Akutan to Sydney generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W