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How far is Columbus, GA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2740 miles / 4410 kilometers / 2381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Columbus (CSG) is 3502 miles / 5636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 1 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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2740
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4410
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2381
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Distance from Ketchikan to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.084 miles
  • 4409.738 kilometers
  • 2381.068 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
  • 2735.851 miles
  • 4402.925 kilometers
  • 2377.389 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 Columbus?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Columbus generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W