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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers / 1179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 11 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1357
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2184
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1179
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Distance from Ketchikan to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.244 miles
  • 2184.273 kilometers
  • 1179.413 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
  • 1353.315 miles
  • 2177.949 kilometers
  • 1175.998 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 Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Wainwright?

There is no time difference between Ketchikan and Wainwright.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Wainwright generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Wainwright

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

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 Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W