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How far is Akutan, AK, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4071 miles / 6551 kilometers / 3537 nautical miles.

Portland International Jetport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Portland to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4070.583 miles
  • 6550.968 kilometers
  • 3537.240 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
  • 4058.811 miles
  • 6532.023 kilometers
  • 3527.010 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 Portland to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Portland to Akutan generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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