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How far is Akutan, AK, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3165 miles / 5093 kilometers / 2750 nautical miles.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Sioux City to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3164.827 miles
  • 5093.295 kilometers
  • 2750.160 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
  • 3156.076 miles
  • 5079.212 kilometers
  • 2742.555 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 Sioux City to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Akutan generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sioux City to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″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