How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2499 miles / 4021 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3149 miles / 5068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 5 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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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)- 2498.753 miles
- 4021.353 kilometers
- 2171.357 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- 2496.627 miles
- 4017.932 kilometers
- 2169.510 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 13 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Houston to Ketchikan generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |