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How far is Akutan, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2650 miles / 4265 kilometers / 2303 nautical miles.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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2303
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Distance from Palmdale to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2649.873 miles
  • 4264.558 kilometers
  • 2302.677 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
  • 2644.992 miles
  • 4256.701 kilometers
  • 2298.435 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 Palmdale to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Akutan generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palmdale to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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