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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 4006 miles / 6447 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Akutan to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4005.770 miles
  • 6446.662 kilometers
  • 3480.919 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
  • 3998.026 miles
  • 6434.199 kilometers
  • 3474.190 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Akutan to New Orleans generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W