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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2740 miles / 4410 kilometers / 2381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3468 miles / 5582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 4 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2381
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Distance from Columbus to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.084 miles
  • 4409.738 kilometers
  • 2381.068 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
  • 2735.851 miles
  • 4402.925 kilometers
  • 2377.389 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 Columbus to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Columbus to Ketchikan generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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