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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 3445 miles / 5545 kilometers / 2994 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3445.337 miles
  • 5544.733 kilometers
  • 2993.916 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
  • 3434.982 miles
  • 5528.067 kilometers
  • 2984.917 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Chippewa County International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 855 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

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 Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W