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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1353 miles / 2177 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Ketchikan International Airport

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1353
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2177
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1175
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Distance from Akutan to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.504 miles
  • 2176.644 kilometers
  • 1175.294 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
  • 1347.986 miles
  • 2169.373 kilometers
  • 1171.368 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Ketchikan?

There is no time difference between Akutan and Ketchikan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Akutan to Ketchikan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W