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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2418 miles / 3892 kilometers / 2102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3100 miles / 4989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 54 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2418
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3892
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2102
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Distance from Memphis to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2418.456 miles
  • 3892.128 kilometers
  • 2101.581 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
  • 2414.457 miles
  • 3885.693 kilometers
  • 2098.106 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 Memphis to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Memphis to Ketchikan generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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