How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3992 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3135 miles / 5045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Buffalo to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2480.389 miles
• 3991.799 kilometers
• 2155.399 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

• 2473.766 miles
• 3981.141 kilometers
• 2149.644 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 Buffalo to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Buffalo and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Ketchikan generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City:	Buffalo, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BUF
ICAO Code:	KBUF
Coordinates:	42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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