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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3329 miles / 5357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 6 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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2617
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4211
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Distance from Birmingham to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.657 miles
  • 4211.101 kilometers
  • 2273.813 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
  • 2612.474 miles
  • 4204.369 kilometers
  • 2270.178 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 Birmingham to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Ketchikan generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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