How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 14 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 855.547 miles
- 1376.870 kilometers
- 743.450 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- 853.288 miles
- 1373.234 kilometers
- 741.487 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 Fairbanks to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Ketchikan?
There is no time difference between Fairbanks and Ketchikan.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Ketchikan generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |