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How far is Whistler from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 1814 miles / 2920 kilometers / 1577 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Akutan to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1814.364 miles
  • 2919.937 kilometers
  • 1576.640 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
  • 1808.663 miles
  • 2910.761 kilometers
  • 1571.685 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Akutan to Whistler generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W