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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2768 miles / 4455 kilometers / 2405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3487 miles / 5612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 8 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2768
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4455
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2405
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Distance from New York to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2768.153 miles
  • 4454.910 kilometers
  • 2405.459 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
  • 2761.099 miles
  • 4443.558 kilometers
  • 2399.329 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 New York to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from New York to Ketchikan generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 676 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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