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

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers / 2427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Bedford (BED) is 3574 miles / 5752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 25 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Ketchikan to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2793.199 miles
  • 4495.218 kilometers
  • 2427.224 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
  • 2785.650 miles
  • 4483.069 kilometers
  • 2420.664 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Bedford generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 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 Bedford

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

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W