How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3304 miles / 5317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 39 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2558.567 miles
- 4117.615 kilometers
- 2223.334 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- 2555.128 miles
- 4112.080 kilometers
- 2220.345 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 Jackson to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Jackson and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Jackson to Ketchikan generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |
| Destination | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |