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How far is West Palm Beach, FL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) is 3236 miles / 5207 kilometers / 2812 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to West Palm Beach (PBI) is 4000 miles / 6438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 2 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Palm Beach International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to West Palm Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3235.545 miles
  • 5207.106 kilometers
  • 2811.612 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
  • 3231.982 miles
  • 5201.370 kilometers
  • 2808.515 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 West Palm Beach?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to West Palm Beach generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 799 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 West Palm Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

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 Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W