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How far is Columbus, OH, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Columbus (CMH) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 43 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2448.806 miles
  • 3940.972 kilometers
  • 2127.955 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
  • 2443.047 miles
  • 3931.703 kilometers
  • 2122.950 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Columbus generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W