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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3496 miles / 5626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 19 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2778
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2414
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Distance from New York to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2778.119 miles
  • 4470.949 kilometers
  • 2414.119 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
  • 2771.067 miles
  • 4459.600 kilometers
  • 2407.991 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 New York to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from New York to Ketchikan generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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