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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3960 miles / 6373 kilometers / 3441 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3960.268 miles
  • 6373.433 kilometers
  • 3441.378 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
  • 3950.749 miles
  • 6358.114 kilometers
  • 3433.107 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Akutan to Knoxville generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W