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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2743 miles / 4414 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3431 miles / 5522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 50 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Wings Field

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2383
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Distance from Ketchikan to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.682 miles
  • 4413.918 kilometers
  • 2383.325 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
  • 2735.880 miles
  • 4402.973 kilometers
  • 2377.415 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Philadelphia generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W