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How far is Akutan, AK, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2636 miles / 4243 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

Williston Basin International Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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4243
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2291
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Distance from Williston to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2636.435 miles
  • 4242.930 kilometers
  • 2290.999 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
  • 2628.315 miles
  • 4229.863 kilometers
  • 2283.944 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 Williston to Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Williston to Akutan generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williston to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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