How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2707 miles / 4357 kilometers / 2352 nautical miles.

Distance from Lihue to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2707.144 miles
• 4356.726 kilometers
• 2352.444 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

• 2708.532 miles
• 4358.960 kilometers
• 2353.650 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 Lihue to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lihue and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Lihue and Ketchikan is 2 hours. Ketchikan is 2 hours ahead of Lihue.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Lihue to Ketchikan generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin	Lihue Airport
City:	Lihue, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LIH
ICAO Code:	PHLI
Coordinates:	21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W

Destination	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W