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How far is Akutan, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2947 miles / 4742 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Durango to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2946.801 miles
  • 4742.417 kilometers
  • 2560.700 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
  • 2940.079 miles
  • 4731.599 kilometers
  • 2554.859 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 Durango to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Durango to Akutan generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durango to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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