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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2608 miles / 4197 kilometers / 2266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Knoxville (TYS) is 3236 miles / 5208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 38 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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2608
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2266
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Distance from Ketchikan to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2607.775 miles
  • 4196.808 kilometers
  • 2266.095 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
  • 2602.783 miles
  • 4188.773 kilometers
  • 2261.756 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Knoxville generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 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 Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W