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How far is Fort Nelson from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Fort Nelson Airport

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2663
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1438
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Distance from Akutan to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.503 miles
  • 2662.664 kilometers
  • 1437.724 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
  • 1648.942 miles
  • 2653.714 kilometers
  • 1432.891 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Akutan to Fort Nelson generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Fort Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W