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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2243 miles / 3609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 39 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Cat Lake to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.843 miles
  • 2637.462 kilometers
  • 1424.116 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
  • 1633.558 miles
  • 2628.957 kilometers
  • 1419.523 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 Cat Lake to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Ketchikan generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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