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How far is Akutan, AK, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3960 miles / 6373 kilometers / 3441 nautical miles.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Knoxville to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3960.268 miles
  • 6373.433 kilometers
  • 3441.378 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
  • 3950.749 miles
  • 6358.114 kilometers
  • 3433.107 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 Knoxville to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Akutan generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Knoxville to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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