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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers / 2740 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3152.830 miles
  • 5073.987 kilometers
  • 2739.734 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
  • 3144.438 miles
  • 5060.482 kilometers
  • 2732.442 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Akutan to Grand Island generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W