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How far is Houston, TX, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Houston (HOU) is 3166 miles / 5095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 33 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2520.061 miles
  • 4055.645 kilometers
  • 2189.873 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
  • 2518.008 miles
  • 4052.341 kilometers
  • 2188.089 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Houston generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W