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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2365 miles / 3806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 3 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Alamosa to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.151 miles
  • 2782.799 kilometers
  • 1502.591 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
  • 1727.047 miles
  • 2779.413 kilometers
  • 1500.763 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 Alamosa to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Ketchikan generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′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