How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3503 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2176.478 miles
• 3502.701 kilometers
• 1891.307 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

• 2171.180 miles
• 3494.175 kilometers
• 1886.704 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 Chicago to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Chicago and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Ketchikan generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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