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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3178.858 miles
  • 5115.876 kilometers
  • 2762.352 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
  • 3169.570 miles
  • 5100.929 kilometers
  • 2754.281 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Akutan to Minneapolis generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W