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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 2690 miles / 4329 kilometers / 2338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Roanoke (ROA) is 3344 miles / 5381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 59 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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2690
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4329
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Distance from Ketchikan to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2690.053 miles
  • 4329.220 kilometers
  • 2337.592 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
  • 2684.257 miles
  • 4319.893 kilometers
  • 2332.556 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Roanoke generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 656 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W