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How far is Akutan, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3801 miles / 6117 kilometers / 3303 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Houston to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3800.964 miles
  • 6117.058 kilometers
  • 3302.947 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
  • 3793.873 miles
  • 6105.647 kilometers
  • 3296.785 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 Houston to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Houston to Akutan generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 952 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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