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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 3140 miles / 5053 kilometers / 2728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 5121 miles / 8242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 8 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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3140
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5053
Kilometers
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2728
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 26 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
351 kg

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Distance from Gander to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3139.768 miles
  • 5052.966 kilometers
  • 2728.384 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
  • 3129.907 miles
  • 5037.096 kilometers
  • 2719.814 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 Gander to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Gander to Ketchikan generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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