How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2807 miles / 4518 kilometers / 2440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3473 miles / 5589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Raleigh to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2807.402 miles
• 4518.075 kilometers
• 2439.565 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

• 2801.670 miles
• 4508.852 kilometers
• 2434.585 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 Raleigh to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Raleigh and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Ketchikan generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W