How far is Akutan, AK, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4166 miles / 6705 kilometers / 3620 nautical miles.

Distance from Columbia to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4166.001 miles
• 6704.528 kilometers
• 3620.156 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

• 4156.432 miles
• 6689.128 kilometers
• 3611.840 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 Columbia to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Akutan?

The time difference between Columbia and Akutan is 4 hours. Akutan is 4 hours behind Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Akutan generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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