How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1005 miles / 1618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 15 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 855.547 miles
- 1376.870 kilometers
- 743.450 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- 853.288 miles
- 1373.234 kilometers
- 741.487 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Fairbanks?
There is no time difference between Ketchikan and Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Fairbanks generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |