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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2613 miles / 4206 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3272 miles / 5266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 8 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2613
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4206
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2271
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Distance from Plattsburgh to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.476 miles
  • 4205.982 kilometers
  • 2271.049 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
  • 2606.045 miles
  • 4194.023 kilometers
  • 2264.591 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 Plattsburgh to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Ketchikan generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Plattsburgh to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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