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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1810 miles / 2912 kilometers / 1573 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 8 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1809.645 miles
  • 2912.341 kilometers
  • 1572.538 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
  • 1805.926 miles
  • 2906.357 kilometers
  • 1569.307 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Grand Island generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W