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How far is Akutan, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

North Platte Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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3051
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4910
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2651
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Distance from North Platte to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3051.211 miles
  • 4910.448 kilometers
  • 2651.430 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
  • 3043.102 miles
  • 4897.398 kilometers
  • 2644.383 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 North Platte to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from North Platte to Akutan generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from North Platte to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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