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How far is Washington D.C. from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2712 miles / 4364 kilometers / 2357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3373 miles / 5429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 7 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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2712
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Distance from Ketchikan to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2711.910 miles
  • 4364.396 kilometers
  • 2356.585 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
  • 2705.545 miles
  • 4354.153 kilometers
  • 2351.055 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Washington D.C. generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W