How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2142 miles / 3446 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 23 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2141.504 miles
- 3446.417 kilometers
- 1860.916 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- 2137.793 miles
- 3440.444 kilometers
- 1857.691 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 Joplin to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Joplin and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Joplin to Ketchikan generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |