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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2750 miles / 4426 kilometers / 2390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3446 miles / 5546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 22 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Ketchikan International Airport

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2750
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4426
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2390
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Distance from Wilmington to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2750.466 miles
  • 4426.446 kilometers
  • 2390.090 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
  • 2743.764 miles
  • 4415.660 kilometers
  • 2384.266 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 Wilmington to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Ketchikan generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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