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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers / 1925 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2750 miles / 4426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 30 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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2215
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3565
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1925
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Distance from Ketchikan to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2215.472 miles
  • 3565.456 kilometers
  • 1925.192 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
  • 2209.761 miles
  • 3556.265 kilometers
  • 1920.230 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Grand Rapids generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W