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How far is Akutan, AK, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3778 miles / 6080 kilometers / 3283 nautical miles.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Jackson to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3778.095 miles
  • 6080.255 kilometers
  • 3283.075 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
  • 3769.192 miles
  • 6065.927 kilometers
  • 3275.338 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 Jackson to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Akutan generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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