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How far is Akutan, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3527 miles / 5676 kilometers / 3065 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Chicago to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3527.071 miles
  • 5676.270 kilometers
  • 3064.941 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
  • 3517.333 miles
  • 5660.598 kilometers
  • 3056.478 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 Chicago to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Akutan generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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