How far is Columbia, SC, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2814 miles / 4528 kilometers / 2445 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Columbia (CAE) is 3465 miles / 5577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 10 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2813.526 miles
- 4527.931 kilometers
- 2444.887 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- 2808.464 miles
- 4519.784 kilometers
- 2440.488 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Columbia generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |