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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2807 miles / 4518 kilometers / 2440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Raleigh (RDU) is 3469 miles / 5583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 17 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2807.402 miles
  • 4518.075 kilometers
  • 2439.565 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
  • 2801.670 miles
  • 4508.852 kilometers
  • 2434.585 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Raleigh generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W