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How far is Akutan, AK, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4039 miles / 6500 kilometers / 3509 nautical miles.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Roanoke to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4038.616 miles
  • 6499.523 kilometers
  • 3509.462 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
  • 4028.436 miles
  • 6483.139 kilometers
  • 3500.615 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 Roanoke to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Akutan generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Roanoke to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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