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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers / 2581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3736 miles / 6013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 43 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2970.376 miles
  • 4780.357 kilometers
  • 2581.186 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
  • 2966.111 miles
  • 4773.492 kilometers
  • 2577.480 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 Jacksonville to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Ketchikan generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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