How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1243 miles / 2001 kilometers / 1080 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1858 miles / 2990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1243.142 miles
- 2000.642 kilometers
- 1080.260 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- 1242.862 miles
- 2000.193 kilometers
- 1080.018 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 Sacramento to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Ketchikan?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Ketchikan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |