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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2294 miles / 3692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 57 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1828
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2942
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1588
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Distance from Minneapolis to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1827.917 miles
  • 2941.747 kilometers
  • 1588.416 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
  • 1823.086 miles
  • 2933.973 kilometers
  • 1584.219 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 Minneapolis to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Ketchikan generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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