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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 3071 miles / 4942 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3884 miles / 6250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 10 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from St Petersburg to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.998 miles
  • 4942.292 kilometers
  • 2668.624 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
  • 3067.499 miles
  • 4936.660 kilometers
  • 2665.583 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 St Petersburg to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Ketchikan generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′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