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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2521 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.560 miles
  • 4667.998 kilometers
  • 2520.517 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
  • 2891.644 miles
  • 4653.651 kilometers
  • 2512.770 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 Forks?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Akutan to Grand Forks generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W