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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 1831 miles / 2946 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

Ketchikan International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1830.569 miles
  • 2946.015 kilometers
  • 1590.721 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
  • 1824.631 miles
  • 2936.459 kilometers
  • 1585.561 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Adak Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Adak Island generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ketchikan to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Adak Airport (ADK).

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W