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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3438 miles / 5533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 24 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1988
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3200
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1728
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.425 miles
  • 3200.060 kilometers
  • 1727.894 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
  • 1981.644 miles
  • 3189.147 kilometers
  • 1722.001 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 Sanikiluaq to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Ketchikan generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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