How far is Charleston, SC, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2909 miles / 4681 kilometers / 2527 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Charleston (CHS) is 3565 miles / 5737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 59 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2908.520 miles
- 4680.810 kilometers
- 2527.435 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- 2903.507 miles
- 4672.742 kilometers
- 2523.079 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Charleston generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 713 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |