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How far is Akutan, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4072 miles / 6553 kilometers / 3538 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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4072
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3538
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4071.959 miles
  • 6553.182 kilometers
  • 3538.435 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
  • 4061.277 miles
  • 6535.992 kilometers
  • 3529.153 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 Washington D.C. to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Akutan generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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