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How far is Akutan, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 4157 miles / 6690 kilometers / 3612 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Raleigh to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4156.683 miles
  • 6689.533 kilometers
  • 3612.059 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
  • 4146.559 miles
  • 6673.240 kilometers
  • 3603.261 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 Raleigh to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Akutan generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 049 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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