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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers / 2455 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2825.009 miles
  • 4546.411 kilometers
  • 2454.866 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
  • 2819.066 miles
  • 4536.847 kilometers
  • 2449.701 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 Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Akutan to Grand Canyon generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W