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How far is Akutan, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2518 miles / 4053 kilometers / 2188 nautical miles.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2518.265 miles
  • 4052.755 kilometers
  • 2188.313 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
  • 2513.642 miles
  • 4045.314 kilometers
  • 2184.295 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 San Luis Obispo to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Akutan generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Luis Obispo to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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