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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2223 miles / 3578 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 16 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2223
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3578
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1932
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Distance from Decatur to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2223.241 miles
  • 3577.960 kilometers
  • 1931.944 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
  • 2218.329 miles
  • 3570.054 kilometers
  • 1927.675 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 Decatur to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Decatur to Ketchikan generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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