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How far is Sandspit from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Sandspit (YZP) is 235 miles / 379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 17 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.384 miles
  • 233.973 kilometers
  • 126.335 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
  • 145.233 miles
  • 233.729 kilometers
  • 126.204 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Sandspit generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W