How far is Buffalo, NY, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3992 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Buffalo (BUF) is 3132 miles / 5041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Ketchikan to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2480.389 miles
• 3991.799 kilometers
• 2155.399 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

• 2473.766 miles
• 3981.141 kilometers
• 2149.644 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Buffalo?

The time difference between Ketchikan and Buffalo is 4 hours. Buffalo is 4 hours ahead of Ketchikan.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Buffalo generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin	Ketchikan International Airport
City:	Ketchikan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KTN
ICAO Code:	PAKT
Coordinates:	55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W

Destination	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City:	Buffalo, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BUF
ICAO Code:	KBUF
Coordinates:	42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W