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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 29 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1350
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2172
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1173
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.793 miles
  • 2172.282 kilometers
  • 1172.938 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
  • 1348.055 miles
  • 2169.484 kilometers
  • 1171.428 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 Salt Lake City to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Ketchikan generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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