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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 2896 miles / 4661 kilometers / 2517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Nantucket (ACK) is 3667 miles / 5901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 0 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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2896
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4661
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2517
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Distance from Ketchikan to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2896.037 miles
  • 4660.719 kilometers
  • 2516.587 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
  • 2888.441 miles
  • 4648.495 kilometers
  • 2509.987 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 Ketchikan to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Nantucket generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W