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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1944 miles / 3129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 31 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1324
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2131
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1151
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Distance from Modesto to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.177 miles
  • 2131.056 kilometers
  • 1150.678 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
  • 1323.984 miles
  • 2130.746 kilometers
  • 1150.511 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 Modesto to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Modesto to Ketchikan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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