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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1861 miles / 2995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 34 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.838 miles
  • 2346.162 kilometers
  • 1266.826 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
  • 1453.910 miles
  • 2339.841 kilometers
  • 1263.413 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Bismarck generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W