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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 598 miles / 962 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 53 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 597.822 miles
  • 962.102 kilometers
  • 519.493 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
  • 596.786 miles
  • 960.434 kilometers
  • 518.593 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 Bellingham to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Ketchikan generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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