How far is San Francisco, CA, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1301 miles / 2093 kilometers / 1130 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1932 miles / 3110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 17 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1300.797 miles
- 2093.430 kilometers
- 1130.362 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- 1300.738 miles
- 2093.335 kilometers
- 1130.311 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to San Francisco generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |