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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – San Francisco International Airport

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3757
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Distance from Akutan to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.302 miles
  • 3756.694 kilometers
  • 2028.453 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
  • 2329.533 miles
  • 3749.020 kilometers
  • 2024.309 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 Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Akutan to San Francisco generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to San Francisco

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

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 Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W