How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 48 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2499.555 miles
- 4022.644 kilometers
- 2172.054 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- 2492.366 miles
- 4011.074 kilometers
- 2165.807 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 Ottawa to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Ottawa and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Ketchikan generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |