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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 2991 miles / 4813 kilometers / 2599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Gainesville (GNV) is 3735 miles / 6011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 24 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2990.847 miles
  • 4813.302 kilometers
  • 2598.975 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
  • 2986.852 miles
  • 4806.873 kilometers
  • 2595.504 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Gainesville generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W