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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 4201 miles / 6761 kilometers / 3651 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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3651
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Distance from Akutan to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4200.943 miles
  • 6760.763 kilometers
  • 3650.520 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
  • 4189.302 miles
  • 6742.028 kilometers
  • 3640.404 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 Akutan to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Akutan to Nantucket generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W