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How far is Lincoln, NE, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Lincoln (LNK) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 19 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)

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Distance from Ketchikan to Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1873.239 miles
  • 3014.685 kilometers
  • 1627.800 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
  • 1869.313 miles
  • 3008.368 kilometers
  • 1624.389 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 Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Lincoln generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).

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 Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W