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How far is Akutan, AK, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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1983
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3191
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1723
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Distance from Portland to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1982.866 miles
  • 3191.113 kilometers
  • 1723.063 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
  • 1977.280 miles
  • 3182.124 kilometers
  • 1718.210 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 Portland to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Portland to Akutan generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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