How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 557.996 miles
- 898.007 kilometers
- 484.885 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- 557.024 miles
- 896.444 kilometers
- 484.041 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 Vancouver to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Vancouver and Ketchikan is 1 hour. Ketchikan is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Ketchikan generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |