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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 3493 miles / 5621 kilometers / 3035 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Columbia Regional Airport

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3493
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5621
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3035
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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)
  • 3492.695 miles
  • 5620.948 kilometers
  • 3035.069 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
  • 3483.775 miles
  • 5606.592 kilometers
  • 3027.317 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 Regional Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Akutan to Columbia generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W