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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 58 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1657
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2666
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1439
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Distance from Palm Springs to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1656.523 miles
  • 2665.916 kilometers
  • 1439.479 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
  • 1656.496 miles
  • 2665.871 kilometers
  • 1439.455 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 Palm Springs to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Ketchikan generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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