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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers / 2422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangor (BGR) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3535 miles / 5689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 43 minutes.

Bangor International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2787
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4485
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2422
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Distance from Bangor to Ketchikan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangor to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2786.674 miles
  • 4484.718 kilometers
  • 2421.554 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
  • 2778.648 miles
  • 4471.801 kilometers
  • 2414.579 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 Bangor to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Bangor to Ketchikan generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangor to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W
Destination Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W