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How far is Akutan, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3561 miles / 5730 kilometers / 3094 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3560.574 miles
  • 5730.188 kilometers
  • 3094.054 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
  • 3550.498 miles
  • 5713.973 kilometers
  • 3085.299 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 Grand Rapids to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Akutan generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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