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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 9 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2475
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3983
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2150
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Distance from Lexington to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2474.637 miles
  • 3982.542 kilometers
  • 2150.400 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
  • 2469.377 miles
  • 3974.077 kilometers
  • 2145.830 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 Lexington to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Lexington to Ketchikan generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W
Destination 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