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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1243 miles / 2001 kilometers / 1080 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1859 miles / 2991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1243
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Distance from Ketchikan to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1243.142 miles
  • 2000.642 kilometers
  • 1080.260 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
  • 1242.862 miles
  • 2000.193 kilometers
  • 1080.018 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Sacramento generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W