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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 1961 miles / 3155 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Waterloo (ALO) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 48 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1960.687 miles
  • 3155.420 kilometers
  • 1703.791 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
  • 1955.952 miles
  • 3147.799 kilometers
  • 1699.676 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Waterloo generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W