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How far is Acapulco from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 3152 miles / 5072 kilometers / 2739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Acapulco (ACA) is 4146 miles / 6673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 26 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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2739
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Distance from Ketchikan to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3151.598 miles
  • 5072.006 kilometers
  • 2738.664 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
  • 3154.094 miles
  • 5076.022 kilometers
  • 2740.833 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 Ketchikan to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Acapulco generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Acapulco

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W