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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Portsmouth, NH?

The distance between Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2784 miles / 4481 kilometers / 2420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portsmouth (PSM) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3630 miles / 5842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 26 minutes.

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease – Ketchikan International Airport

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2784
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Distance from Portsmouth to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2784.465 miles
  • 4481.162 kilometers
  • 2419.634 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
  • 2776.807 miles
  • 4468.838 kilometers
  • 2412.979 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 Portsmouth to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Portsmouth to Ketchikan generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portsmouth to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″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