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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1552 miles / 2498 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 32 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.016 miles
  • 2497.728 kilometers
  • 1348.665 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
  • 1547.534 miles
  • 2490.515 kilometers
  • 1344.771 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Grand Forks generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W