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How far is San Jose, CA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to San Jose (SJC) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1325
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2132
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1151
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Distance from Ketchikan to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.844 miles
  • 2132.130 kilometers
  • 1151.258 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
  • 1324.782 miles
  • 2132.030 kilometers
  • 1151.204 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to San Jose generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W