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How far is Tampa, FL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 3073 miles / 4946 kilometers / 2671 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Tampa (TPA) is 3866 miles / 6221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 38 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3073.255 miles
  • 4945.924 kilometers
  • 2670.585 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
  • 3069.716 miles
  • 4940.230 kilometers
  • 2667.511 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Tampa generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W