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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2922 miles / 4703 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Wilmington (ILM) is 3606 miles / 5803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 51 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2922.124 miles
  • 4702.702 kilometers
  • 2539.256 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
  • 2916.549 miles
  • 4693.731 kilometers
  • 2534.412 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Wilmington generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 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 Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W