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How far is Houston, TX, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 3821 miles / 6149 kilometers / 3320 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3820.733 miles
  • 6148.874 kilometers
  • 3320.127 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
  • 3813.707 miles
  • 6137.566 kilometers
  • 3314.020 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 7 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Akutan to Houston generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 957 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W