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

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3311 miles / 5329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 54 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.736 miles
  • 4246.634 kilometers
  • 2292.999 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
  • 2637.931 miles
  • 4245.339 kilometers
  • 2292.300 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 Harlingen to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Ketchikan generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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