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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Birmingham (BHM) is 3326 miles / 5353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 9 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.657 miles
  • 4211.101 kilometers
  • 2273.813 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
  • 2612.474 miles
  • 4204.369 kilometers
  • 2270.178 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Birmingham generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W