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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3355 miles / 5399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 35 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2681
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4315
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2330
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Distance from Harrisburg to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.064 miles
  • 4314.755 kilometers
  • 2329.781 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
  • 2674.455 miles
  • 4304.119 kilometers
  • 2324.038 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 Harrisburg to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Ketchikan generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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