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How far is Houston, TX, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 2499 miles / 4021 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Houston (IAH) is 3148 miles / 5067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 9 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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2171
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Distance from Ketchikan to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2498.753 miles
  • 4021.353 kilometers
  • 2171.357 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
  • 2496.627 miles
  • 4017.932 kilometers
  • 2169.510 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Houston generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W