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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Medford, OR?

The distance between Medford (Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 981 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medford (MFR) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1558 miles / 2508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 15 minutes.

Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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981
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853
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Distance from Medford to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.494 miles
  • 1579.561 kilometers
  • 852.895 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
  • 980.925 miles
  • 1578.646 kilometers
  • 852.401 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 Medford to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Medford to Ketchikan generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medford to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
City: Medford, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFR
ICAO Code: KMFR
Coordinates: 42°22′27″N, 122°52′22″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