How far is Akutan, AK, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4096 miles / 6592 kilometers / 3559 nautical miles.
Hanscom Field – Akutan Seaplane Base
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Distance from Bedford to Akutan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Akutan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4096.187 miles
- 6592.174 kilometers
- 3559.489 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- 4084.585 miles
- 6573.502 kilometers
- 3549.407 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 Bedford to Akutan?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Akutan?
The time difference between Bedford and Akutan is 4 hours. Akutan is 4 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)
On average, flying from Bedford to Akutan generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 033 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bedford to Akutan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |
| Destination | Akutan Seaplane Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Akutan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KQA |
| ICAO Code: | KQA |
| Coordinates: | 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W |