How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2809 miles / 4521 kilometers / 2441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3580 miles / 5761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 18 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2808.995 miles
- 4520.639 kilometers
- 2440.950 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- 2801.418 miles
- 4508.446 kilometers
- 2434.366 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 Boston to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Boston and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Boston to Ketchikan generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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 |