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How far is Akutan, AK, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3261 miles / 5249 kilometers / 2834 nautical miles.

El Paso International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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5249
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2834
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Distance from El Paso to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3261.321 miles
  • 5248.587 kilometers
  • 2834.010 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
  • 3255.334 miles
  • 5238.952 kilometers
  • 2828.808 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 El Paso to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from El Paso to Akutan generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from El Paso to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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