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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers / 2764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 3991 miles / 6423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 49 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3180.952 miles
  • 5119.247 kilometers
  • 2764.172 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
  • 3177.672 miles
  • 5113.968 kilometers
  • 2761.322 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 Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Fort Myers generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 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 Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

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 Southwest Florida International Airport
City: Fort Myers, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RSW
ICAO Code: KRSW
Coordinates: 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W