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How far is Portland, ME, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 4071 miles / 6551 kilometers / 3537 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Akutan to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4070.583 miles
  • 6550.968 kilometers
  • 3537.240 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
  • 4058.811 miles
  • 6532.023 kilometers
  • 3527.010 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Portland International Jetport is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Akutan to Portland generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W