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How far is Akutan, AK, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3099 miles / 4988 kilometers / 2693 nautical miles.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3099.126 miles
  • 4987.560 kilometers
  • 2693.067 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
  • 3090.336 miles
  • 4973.414 kilometers
  • 2685.429 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 Sioux Falls to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Akutan generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sioux Falls to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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