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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1296 miles / 2086 kilometers / 1127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 4 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1296.488 miles
  • 2086.495 kilometers
  • 1126.617 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
  • 1296.401 miles
  • 2086.356 kilometers
  • 1126.542 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 Oakland to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Oakland to Ketchikan generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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