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How far is San Diego, CA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2780 miles / 4474 kilometers / 2416 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – San Diego International Airport

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4474
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2416
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Distance from Akutan to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2779.925 miles
  • 4473.856 kilometers
  • 2415.689 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
  • 2775.279 miles
  • 4466.378 kilometers
  • 2411.651 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Akutan to San Diego generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W