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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1783.993 miles
  • 2871.058 kilometers
  • 1550.247 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
  • 1778.324 miles
  • 2861.936 kilometers
  • 1545.322 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 Arctic Bay to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Ketchikan generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″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