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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 3073 miles / 4946 kilometers / 2671 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3874 miles / 6234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 53 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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3073
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4946
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2671
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Distance from Tampa to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3073.255 miles
  • 4945.924 kilometers
  • 2670.585 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
  • 3069.716 miles
  • 4940.230 kilometers
  • 2667.511 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 Tampa to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Tampa to Ketchikan generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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