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How far is Sandspit from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1382 miles / 2224 kilometers / 1201 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Sandspit Airport

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1382
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2224
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1201
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Distance from Akutan to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1382.221 miles
  • 2224.469 kilometers
  • 1201.117 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
  • 1377.678 miles
  • 2217.159 kilometers
  • 1197.170 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Akutan to Sandspit generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W