How far is Ketchikan, AK, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 34 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1324.844 miles
- 2132.130 kilometers
- 1151.258 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- 1324.782 miles
- 2132.030 kilometers
- 1151.204 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 San Jose to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ketchikan?
The time difference between San Jose and Ketchikan is 1 hour. Ketchikan is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from San Jose to Ketchikan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |