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How far is Akutan, AK, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

Montrose Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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2878
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4632
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2501
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Distance from Montrose to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2878.337 miles
  • 4632.235 kilometers
  • 2501.207 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
  • 2871.450 miles
  • 4621.151 kilometers
  • 2495.222 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 Montrose to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Montrose to Akutan generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Montrose to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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