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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2665 miles / 4289 kilometers / 2316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3338 miles / 5372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 26 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2665
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Distance from Brownsville to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2665.037 miles
  • 4288.962 kilometers
  • 2315.854 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
  • 2664.288 miles
  • 4287.755 kilometers
  • 2315.203 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 Brownsville to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Ketchikan generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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