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How far is Thunder Bay from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 3176 miles / 5111 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Thunder Bay International Airport

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5111
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Distance from Akutan to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3176.063 miles
  • 5111.378 kilometers
  • 2759.923 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
  • 3166.217 miles
  • 5095.532 kilometers
  • 2751.367 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Thunder Bay International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Akutan to Thunder Bay generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W