How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2534 miles / 4078 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

Distance from Sisimiut to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2534.047 miles
• 4078.153 kilometers
• 2202.026 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

• 2525.172 miles
• 4063.870 kilometers
• 2194.314 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 Sisimiut to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sisimiut and Ketchikan?

The time difference between Sisimiut and Ketchikan is 7 hours. Ketchikan is 7 hours behind Sisimiut.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Ketchikan generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Ketchikan

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

Airport information

Origin	Sisimiut Airport
City:	Sisimiut
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	JHS
ICAO Code:	BGSS
Coordinates:	66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″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