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How far is Akutan, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3220 miles / 5181 kilometers / 2798 nautical miles.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Akutan Seaplane Base

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5181
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2798
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Distance from Lincoln to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3219.529 miles
  • 5181.330 kilometers
  • 2797.694 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
  • 3210.956 miles
  • 5167.532 kilometers
  • 2790.244 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 Lincoln to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Akutan generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lincoln to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W
Destination 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