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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2134 miles / 3435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 37 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.147 miles
  • 2634.733 kilometers
  • 1422.642 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
  • 1634.495 miles
  • 2630.464 kilometers
  • 1420.337 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 Denver to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Denver to Ketchikan generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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