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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2756 miles / 4435 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 3441 miles / 5538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 13 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2755.902 miles
  • 4435.194 kilometers
  • 2394.813 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
  • 2749.128 miles
  • 4424.292 kilometers
  • 2388.927 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Philadelphia generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W