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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2922 miles / 4703 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3610 miles / 5810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 2 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2922.124 miles
  • 4702.702 kilometers
  • 2539.256 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
  • 2916.549 miles
  • 4693.731 kilometers
  • 2534.412 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 Wilmington to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Ketchikan generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W
Destination Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W