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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 4111 miles / 6617 kilometers / 3573 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Logan International Airport

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3573
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Distance from Akutan to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4111.406 miles
  • 6616.666 kilometers
  • 3572.714 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
  • 4099.781 miles
  • 6597.958 kilometers
  • 3562.613 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Logan International Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Akutan to Boston generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W