How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3167 miles / 5097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 30 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Houston to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2520.061 miles
- 4055.645 kilometers
- 2189.873 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- 2518.008 miles
- 4052.341 kilometers
- 2188.089 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 Houston to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Houston and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Houston to Ketchikan generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |