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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3155 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2495 miles / 4016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 42 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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3155
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Distance from Waterloo to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1960.687 miles
  • 3155.420 kilometers
  • 1703.791 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
  • 1955.952 miles
  • 3147.799 kilometers
  • 1699.676 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 Waterloo to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Ketchikan generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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