How far is Columbia, SC, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4166 miles / 6705 kilometers / 3620 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4166.001 miles
• 6704.528 kilometers
• 3620.156 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

• 4156.432 miles
• 6689.128 kilometers
• 3611.840 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Columbia?

The time difference between Akutan and Columbia is 4 hours. Columbia is 4 hours ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Akutan to Columbia generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W