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How far is Akutan, AK, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4130 miles / 6647 kilometers / 3589 nautical miles.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Valparaiso to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4130.150 miles
  • 6646.832 kilometers
  • 3589.002 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
  • 4121.844 miles
  • 6633.465 kilometers
  • 3581.784 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 Valparaiso to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Akutan generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Valparaiso to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′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