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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1511 miles / 2433 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2170 miles / 3492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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1511
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2433
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1313
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Distance from Ketchikan to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.497 miles
  • 2432.518 kilometers
  • 1313.455 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
  • 1511.691 miles
  • 2432.831 kilometers
  • 1313.624 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 Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Santa Maria generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

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 Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W