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How far is Akutan, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 1353 miles / 2177 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

Ketchikan International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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1353
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2177
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1175
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Distance from Ketchikan to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.504 miles
  • 2176.644 kilometers
  • 1175.294 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
  • 1347.986 miles
  • 2169.373 kilometers
  • 1171.368 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 Ketchikan to Akutan?

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

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Akutan?

There is no time difference between Ketchikan and Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Akutan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ketchikan to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W
Destination 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