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How far is Akutan, AK, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3061 miles / 4927 kilometers / 2660 nautical miles.

Tucson International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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2660
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Distance from Tucson to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3061.283 miles
  • 4926.658 kilometers
  • 2660.182 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
  • 3055.870 miles
  • 4917.946 kilometers
  • 2655.478 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 Tucson to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Tucson to Akutan generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tucson to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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