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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 17 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Ketchikan International Airport

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1873
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3015
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1628
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Distance from Lincoln to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1873.239 miles
  • 3014.685 kilometers
  • 1627.800 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
  • 1869.313 miles
  • 3008.368 kilometers
  • 1624.389 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 Lincoln to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Ketchikan generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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