How far is Akutan, AK, from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4006 miles / 6447 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base
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Distance from New Orleans to Akutan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Akutan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4005.770 miles
- 6446.662 kilometers
- 3480.919 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- 3998.026 miles
- 6434.199 kilometers
- 3474.190 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 New Orleans to Akutan?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Akutan?
The time difference between New Orleans and Akutan is 3 hours. Akutan is 3 hours behind New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Akutan generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New Orleans to Akutan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| Destination | Akutan Seaplane Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Akutan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KQA |
| ICAO Code: | KQA |
| Coordinates: | 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W |